News & EventsPsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire
Proven ways to cope with seasonal affective disorder
November 27, 2018, Today
The condition is diagnosed up to four times more often in women than in men.
RSS FeedThe most dangerous place for women is the home
November 26, 2018, CNNUnited Nations study shows women are far more likely to die at the hands of someone they know.
Autism prevalence now 1 in 40 US kids
November 26, 2018, CNNThe new study relies on parental reporting which may be a limitation despite the broad scope of the research.
Sexual harassment and iPhone's AirDrop
November 25, 2018, NBC NewsWithout the proper settings, iPhone users can receive inappropriate messages from strangers.
Young English women are struggling with mental health
November 22, 2018, BBC NewsAnxiety and depression are two of the most common mental illnesses.
Experts say mental health debate on guns is flawed
November 19, 2018, ABC NewsHealth experts believe that blaming the violence on the mentally ill can be unfair and inaccurate.
Meditation helps vets with post-traumatic stress disorder
November 16, 2018, Fox NewsMeditation worked like traditional therapy for military veterans with PTSD in a small experiment.
Construction worker suicide rates are highest in the US
November 16, 2018, Fox NewsMales working in construction have the highest suicide rates in the country.
Concussions tied to doubled risk of suicide
November 13, 2018, ReutersSurvivors of traumatic brain injuries may be more than twice as likely to die by suicide.
The great overlooked story of depression
November 12, 2018, TodayDepression doesn't have to be a lifetime psychological prison sentence, new research shows.
Hugs might help avoid bad moods after disagreements
November 8, 2018, ReutersPeople who get hugs are less likely to experience a bad mood after a disagreement than those who don’t.
Can meditation help kids with autism better cope with sensory overload?
November 7, 2018, The Washington PostFor many kids on the spectrum, gaining control over the relationship between their mind and their body is a major challenge.
Dark roast coffee might reduce risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
November 7, 2018, USA TODAYNew research suggests that coffee can protect your brain — and the roast matters.
How to fight workplace incivility over politics after the midterm elections
November 6, 2018, USA TODAYIncivility hurts work relationships, morale, employee retention and business productivity.
Why you shouldn’t buy everything on your kids’ holiday wish lists
November 6, 2018, CNBCGiving your kids everything that they ask for can have detrimental effects on them financially and emotionally.
New study links air pollution to a higher risk of autism
November 6, 2018, Yahoo NewsChinese research shows a link between long-term exposure to air pollution to an increased risk of children developing autism.
Pediatricians strengthen stance against spanking kids
November 5, 2018, CNNThe American Academy of Pediatricians recommends that adults caring for children use "healthy forms of discipline".
More kids are showing up in ERs with mental health crises
November 2, 2018, NBC NewsResearchers say their findings are startling and are seeing the same pattern across the country.