A study suggest that people with OCD have difficulty learning to differentiate safe vs unsafe stimuli on a neurological level: http://www.sciencealert.com/this-could-explain-why-people-with-ocd-can-t-overcome-their-urges?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=6edad9e60e-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-6edad9e60e-365490661
Read More »Violent video games and increased aggression
March 07, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Updated meta-analysis confirms playing violent games increases the risk of aggression, violence, and desensitization, and decreases empathy: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2017-07146-003
Read More »On Cyberbulling
March 07, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A discussion of cyberbullying – some theoretical models for understanding the act of cyberbullying and a discussion of the need for research: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&uid=2017-07146-004
Read More »Teens and therapy
March 07, 2017 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A meta-analysis of current research on the benefits of therapy for teens facing mental health issues: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2017-07146-003
Read More »On kids with Anxiety
February 28, 2017 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
