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Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin
Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma
One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

by Olivia Miller,University of KentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research carried out by Kent's Center for Health Services Studies as part of the Health Behavior of School Age Childr

One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

by Olivia Miller,University of KentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research carried out by Kent's Center for Health Services Studies as part of the Health Behavior of School Age Childr
Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterDelirium increases the risks of falls and dementia among older adults and the burden on health care providers. Researchers assess whether the sleep-prom

Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterDelirium increases the risks of falls and dementia among older adults and the burden on health care providers. Researchers assess whether the sleep-prom
Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

by Dusana Dorjee,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith near-constant headlines discussing the devastating crises humanity is currently facing —fromclimate changetopolit

Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

by Dusana Dorjee,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith near-constant headlines discussing the devastating crises humanity is currently facing —fromclimate changetopolit
Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc
Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-
Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

by Elissa Blake,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in

Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

by Elissa Blake,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in
2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase
Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P
Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

by Sarah Versitano and Iain Perkes,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCreating art for healing purposes dates backtens of thousands of years, to the practices ofFirst N

Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

by Sarah Versitano and Iain Perkes,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCreating art for healing purposes dates backtens of thousands of years, to the practices ofFirst N
Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i