OCD

March 08, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

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  

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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

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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  

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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  

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On kids with Anxiety

February 28, 2017  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

http://www.apamonitor-digital.org/apamonitor/201703/?pg=53&pm=2&u1=friend  

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