Survey points to what worries teens
Depressions & anxiety are among the primary stressors in teens' lives, according to a survey. They worry about other things, too.
Psychology
Study links middle school bullying, Trump votes
An unusual pattern emerged in bullying when researchers cross-referenced it with regions that voted for Trump.
Do cliques of today compare to those of yesteryear?
Many HS peer crowds have been constant, but changing demographics, cultural influences and college attendance have led to new peer groups.
Body shaming affects young people & can kill them
Body shaming and a negative body image can lead to depression, which can lead to other mental health issues, such as suicide.
Mental health care on the rise on campus
Mental health diagnoses and treatment of college students increased substantially between 2007 and 2017; a meta-analysis.
How to keep overconfidence from becoming arrogance
The idea of plausible deniability, by making wild claims about future events, as with the president, is how confidence can be punished.
Brain games may have no effect
Can you play "brain games" and increase your cognitive abilities? Probably not, a team of Canadian researchers believes.
Finding ‘your passion’ may not be the best advice
Recent research studies suggest that in an increasingly interdisciplinary world, "finding your passion" isn't as good as "developing" it.
When students feel appreciated …
What are the key elements of a successful mentoring relationship between adolescents and non-family, school-based mentors?
Bullying based on a stigma is especially bad
When students are victimized by bullying because of a stigma, such as race, religion, or sexual orientation, they suffer disproportionately.