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Harsh discipline harms children: A new study
A recent study has provided insights into the long-term consequences of harsh parenting on a child's mental well-being. The experiment revealed that kids exposed to "hostile" parenting at the age of 3 were 1.5 times more likely to display "high-risk" mental health issues later.
Kate Yakimchuk parenting children development Psychology 12 November 2023
Sleep and wake as treatments: A new study on teens' depression
Promoting healthy sleep in teenagers who stay up late at night can help them align with school schedules and reduce their risk of depression. Many schools aren't designed for "night owls," which is why these teens are more likely to experience depression.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers sleep depression treatment Psychology 11 November 2023
Secret benefits of sleepless nights: A new study on sleep and depression
Have you ever wondered why depressed people often spend their nights sleepless? While it seems hard to believe, these sleepless nights can actually improve their mental state for a while.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep depression Psychology 11 November 2023
Why teens tend to overthink: A new study on how teen brain works
A recent study backs up earlier research showing that overthinking, or rumination, can be lessened through a treatment called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT). The study used fancy brain-scanning technology (fMRI) to see changes in how the brain connects when people overthink.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers brain Psychology 11 November 2023
Where the discomfort lives: A new study
Scientists have found a new part of the brain that makes us feel very uncomfortable when it's turned on. This discovery suggests that a brain area called the subthalamic nucleus, known for controlling our movements, can also be linked to depression.
Kate Yakimchuk discomfort brain Psychology 11 November 2023
Engagement matters: A new study on students' success
People tend to work better and achieve better results when they actually enjoy what they're doing - everyone knows that. A new study has tested how engagement affects students and their academic success, and this rule seems to work for them as well.
Kate Yakimchuk studying student success Psychology 10 November 2023
Teens turning into adults: A new study
A recent study suggests that most teenagers start thinking more like adults by the time they turn 18. The study looked at over 10,000 participants and analyzed their cognitive skills, such as planning, staying focused, and resisting distractions.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers adulthood growing cognition Psychology 10 November 2023
Dad's depression affects his kids: A new study
Everyone knows that parents' mental state affects their children a lot, but sometimes it correlates in pretty curious ways. For instance, a new study shows that mildly depressed dads can make their kids less likely to have cognitive difficulties.
Kate Yakimchuk parenting depression children cognition Psychology 10 November 2023
Growing brain tumors: A new study
A study found that the way DNA is organized in 3D can affect the growth of a tough brain tumor called glioblastoma. They figured out how glioblastoma responds to nerve cells and becomes more dangerous.
Kate Yakimchuk brain Psychology 9 November 2023
Communication through thoughts: A new invention that can help
Some people lose their ability to talk - it usually happens after severe traumas and diseases. In some cases, it's impossible to bring their talking abilities back, but science seems to find a new way to help them.
Kate Yakimchuk speech brain trauma science Psychology 9 November 2023
Not everyone gets PTSD: A new study on trauma
After huge traumatic events, some people can develop PTSD - a serious disorder that can affect their lives strongly. The question is, why only some people have it, but not everyone?
Kate Yakimchuk trauma personality Psychology 9 November 2023
Better ways to motivate people: A new study
A recent study looked at how coaching and guidance affect our brains. The researchers used brain scans to see how people respond to different coaching styles and what happens in the brain when we try to help them change.
Kate Yakimchuk motivation tips Psychology 7 November 2023
Modern anorexia treatment guidelines don't always work: A new study
New analysis reveals that there isn't strong evidence supporting current guidelines for psychological therapies in treating anorexia nervosa. These findings suggest the need for more information and making individual trial data accessible to better understand treatment benefits for specific patient groups.
Kate Yakimchuk treatment Psychology 7 November 2023
Talking to your infant: A new study on brain development
A recent study has unveiled that parents who engage in more conversation with their infants can have a profound impact on their babies' brain development. Using a combination of MRI scans and audio recordings, the researchers demonstrated that the speech and interaction provided by caregivers are closely linked to the development of an infant's brain, leading to improved language skills in the long run.
Kate Yakimchuk infants brain development Psychology 7 November 2023
Researching noradrenaline system: A new study
Science made an important discovery about the brain's noradrenaline (NA) system, which is linked to conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety. They used a groundbreaking method to study the brain's chemistry by monitoring real-time chemical activity in living humans, using clinical electrodes normally used for epilepsy monitoring.
Kate Yakimchuk brain treatment Psychology 7 November 2023
Anorexia makes pregnancy dangerous: A new study
Pregnant women with anorexia face higher risks like stillbirth, having underweight babies, or giving birth prematurely. However, there are no clear guidelines for doctors to manage this condition during pregnancy.
Kate Yakimchuk pregnancy treatment Psychology 6 November 2023
Memory formation can be different: A new study
Have you ever wondered why you can't remember some things even if you try hard to do it? It turns out that there are two parallel types of remembering things, and they work differently.
Kate Yakimchuk memory brain learning Psychology 6 November 2023
Well-planned cruelty: A new study on revenge and impulsivity
The idea that someone becomes aggressive because of poor self-control is not the whole story. The experiment found that aggression can also be the result of strong self-control used for revenge.
Kate Yakimchuk self-control Psychology 5 November 2023
Learning to use extra robotic arms in just one hour: A study on adaptation
A recent study has uncovered an intriguing revelation: people can become adept at using additional robotic arms just as effectively as partnering with someone after a mere one-hour training session. The study dives into the potential of supernumerary robotic arms, which are supplementary robotic limbs designed to aid individuals in tasks that necessitate more than the standard two hands.
Kate Yakimchuk brain adaptation Psychology 5 November 2023
Vocals play part in problem-solving: Studying on birds
New research looked at the European starling, which is known for its incredible singing. These birds are not just good at singing; they're also great problem solvers.
Kate Yakimchuk birds intelligence Animals 5 November 2023