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Parental Interventions to Improve Behavior Are Not Just for Youngest Kids
A new study from the U.K. finds that parenting interventions for children with behavior problems are just as effective in school-age as in younger children. Findings from the Oxford University…
Study: Suicidal Patients on Prescribed Drugs Should Be Closely Monitored
Prescriptions for psychotropic drugs, such anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic medications, may make it easier for some patients to use the drugs in attempted suicides, according to a new study by researchers…
Despite Warnings, Benzos Still Prescribed to Older Adults
Emerging research finds that despite years of warnings that older adults shouldn’t take benzodiazepine medications that put them at risk of injury and death, many primary care doctors are still…
Work Email Can Be Counterproductive for Managers
A new study suggests email may be just a hassle rather than a benefit for managers, unless the email is “well-managed.” In fact, researchers from Michigan State University recommend that…
Singing in Community Choir Can Ease Loneliness, Enliven Older Adults
New research shows that singing in a community choir reduces loneliness and increases interest in life for older adults. However, participation in the choir did not improve cognition or physical…
Cities with Better Parks May Have More Physically Active Citizens
Making small improvements to a city’s ParkScore — an evaluation of a city’s park system — may be one way to encourage residents to become more physically active, according to a new…
Study: Treatment-Resistant Depression Is Common Among Vets – And Growing
A new study examining claims data and Veterans Health Administration records finds that the burden and costs of treatment-resistant depression among veterans is greater than previously understood. The new research…
Key to Happiness May Be Within or Without You
A new study has found that despite the popular belief that each person holds the key to happiness in their own hands, a majority of people only agree with this…
Conversion Therapy for LGBT Kids Linked to Higher Risks of Depression & Suicide
A new study has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who experience attempts by their parents or others to change their sexual orientation — often called conversion…
Too Much Screen Time Linked to Anxiety & Depression in Young Children and Teens
New research finds that more hours of screen time are associated with lower well-being in those aged 2 to 17, with the association larger for adolescents than for younger children….
