Violence and mental health are likely to get worse in a warming world

Research shows how heat can have negative effects on emotional states, mental health conditions and aggressive behaviours.

Vikki Thompson, Senior Research Associate in Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 ~6 min

Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weight

A study of over 1,000 children in rural Oklahoma found that social and emotional health may be just as important as diet and exercise in reducing child obesity.

Laura Hubbs-Tait, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~6 min


What causes ADHD and can it be cured?

Even when the condition lasts a lifetime, there are behavioral treatments and prescription drugs that make it easier for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to thrive.

Gregory Fabiano, Professor of Psychology, Florida International University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~7 min

Doomscrolling COVID news takes an emotional toll – here's how to make your social media a happier place

Do you regularly find yourself scrolling through COVID news stories on social media, and can’t tear yourself away? You’re not alone.

Shaaba Lotun, PhD candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Essex • conversation
Oct. 22, 2021 ~6 min

How the brain deals with uncertainty

Dedicated circuits evaluate uncertainty in the brain, preventing it from using unreliable information to make decisions.

Jennifer Michalowski | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Oct. 14, 2021 ~6 min

If you want to support the health and wellness of kids, stop focusing on their weight

Weight discrimination, like teasing, is common among youth and linked to eating disorders and depression. Youth’s health and well-being would be best supported by not focusing on their weight.

Nicole Giuliani, Evergreen Assistant Professor of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon • conversation
Oct. 11, 2021 ~10 min

What's on the menu matters in health care for diverse patients

Some older patients forego the food provided at their health care facility because it isn’t aligned with their religious and cultural preferences.

Minakshi Raj, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~10 min

Cyberbullying among teens: our research shows online abuse and school bullying are often linked

We explored experiences of cyberbullying among young people in the UK. This is what we found.

Maria Ioannou, Reader in Investigative & Forensic Psychology, University of Huddersfield • conversation
Oct. 6, 2021 ~7 min


Rate of mental disorders among children remained stable in 2021 after previous rise

A survey published today by NHS Digital found one in six children in England had a probable mental disorder in 2021 – a similar rate to 2020 but an increase

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 30, 2021 ~3 min

Social media gives support to LGBTQ youth when in-person communities are lacking

While online communities may not fully address the isolation LGBTQ youth face in-person, they can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement.

Linda Charmaraman, Director of Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab, Wellesley College • conversation
Sept. 28, 2021 ~6 min

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