‘developmental psychology’ Articles
Young Children of Unmarried Parents Fare Worse when a Father’s Support is Court-Ordered
Young children of unmarried parents who live with their mother and receive court-mandated financial support from their father exhibit more aggressive behavior than those who don’t get any formal support at all, according to a Rutgers University study. [Read More]
Cannabis Use During Youth Affects Brain Regions Associated With Schizophrenia
New research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) published in Nature’s Neuropsychopharmacology has shown physical changes to exist in specific brain areas implicated in schizophrenia following the use of cannabis during adolescence. The research has shown [Read More]
Schizophrenia Linked To Childhood Trauma
Children who experience sever trauma are three times more likely than the counterparts to develop schizophrenia in adulthood, a new study from the University of Liverpool has discovered. It has long been considered that genetics and environmental factors play a part in the [Read More]
Vanderbilt Medical Facilities Educate Public On Signs Of Child Abuse
The DHHS reports that almost 80% of child fatalities are caused by abuse or neglect by one or more parent. Over the past five years, staff at Vanderbilt's medical facilities have reported suspected cases of abuse or neglect to local law enforcement officials and thExit [Read More]
Depression Risk Elevated In Teens Who Use Speed And Ecstasy
Teens who use meth-ampthetamine or ecstasy have a significantly higher risk of suffering from elevated depressive symptoms within 12 months, a new study has discovered. [Read More]
Fragile X Syndrome Reversed In Adult Mice
New research published this month in Neuron has found a newly developed mGlu5 inhibitor, CTEP, is effect at reversing many symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome in adult mouse models. While CTEP isn't currently being developed for humans, the researchers have pointed [Read More]
High School Bullies More Likely To Be Substance Users
A new study released by researchers for Ohio State University points to increased substance use for bullies of middle and high school age. The research demonstrated that bullying was more prevalent within the middle school age group, and an increased substance use was seen [Read More]
Risk Factors For Paternal Depression Identified
New research released in this months Maternal and Child Health Journal helps to identify certain factors associated with paternal depression. Risk factors for depression in fathers include poverty, living with a depressive partner, having special needs children and [Read More]
Difference In Brain Responses To Risky Decision Making For Teens With A Family History Of Alcoholism
A new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, which is to be published in April's issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, suggests that there could be different responses apparent in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex in teens with a [Read More]
The Impact Of Negative Classroom Environments On A Child’s Mental Health
Lacking material resources in a classroom and having a teacher who does not feel supported by their counterparts can have a detrimental affect on the mental health of school children, a new report suggests. [Read More]
