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How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain
October 10, 2019,
NPR
Research shows nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction.
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Kenya's 'talking boxes' help girls break their silence on abuse
October 10, 2019, BBC NewsVolunteer mentors read through messages posted in the boxes, deciding how best to act on them.
Rising suicide rates at college campuses prompt concerns over mental health care
October 9, 2019, ABC NewsSuicide is the second-most cause of death among college-aged students.
Memory test scoring change could help catch Alzheimer's earlier
October 9, 2019, NBC NewsAdjusting memory test scoring could help identify more women with mild cognitive impairment.
Transgender surgery linked with better long-term mental health
October 8, 2019, ABC NEwsThe odds of being treated for a mood or anxiety disorder was reduced each year since the last gender-specific surgery.
Owning a dog can help you live longer
October 8, 2019, USA TODAYA study found dogs address multiple factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, including mental and physical health.
Can a sound bath wash your stress away?
October 8, 2019, CNNAn increasing number of people have turned to the ancient technique to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.
The false promise of the lie detector
October 5, 2019, Yahoo NewsPeople lie to promote or protect themselves, and to hurt or avoid hurting others.
Do ‘harmless' lies parents tell kids have an impact on emotional well-being?
October 3, 2019, Yahoo NewsAdults whose parents seemed to have lied to them frequently were more likely to adopt intrusive, even manipulative, behavior.
Income drops in young adults tied to midlife cognitive deficits
October 2, 2019, The New York TimesPeople in their 20s and early 30s who suffered big drops in income did worse on thinking tests in middle age.
How teachers’ stress affects their mental health
October 1, 2019, Yahoo NewsLong hours, low pay, rising demands and declining resources have taken a toll on the mental health of public school teachers.