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New research from the University of British Columbia comparing traditional bullying with cyberbullying found distinct differences in the way students view the two. “There are currently many programs aimed at reducing bullying in schools and I think there is an assumption that these programs deal with cyberbullying as well,” says research

When reflecting on hard times in your life, do you look back fondly on getting through a difficulty experience, or are you just as upset as the day it occurred? According to University of Illinois researchers, how a person remembers and is affected by negative memories depends on their gender

A person’s cultural background could affect how he or she receives a racial insult, according to a new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. “Our work shows that racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are sources of diversity that may explain why different targets of racism behave the way

A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that adults ages 18 and older who had a mental illness in the past year had higher rates of certain chronic illnesses than those without mental illness. The research showed that adults who had any mental illness or

New research from Harvard Medical School suggests that spending a class period practicing yoga could do more for high school students’ mental health than a traditional physical education class. “Just like we need skills of English and skills of mathematics, we need skills of emotional regulation,” said study researcher Sat Bir

Whether it’s marriage, divorce, having children or changing career paths, a Queens University study suggests that major life decisions are subconsciously affected by how long a person believes he or she is going to live. The study, which was published online by the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, used population data from

Newly released numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that 1 in 88 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Coming on the heels of that news, the Washington Post reports that scientists and researchers in the field are optimistic that the more than $1 billion spent over

ACA Executive Director Richard Yep, CAE, has been named as one of the 2012 Class of Fellows by ASAE, the Center for Association Leadership. According to ASAE, the Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to ASAE and the association community and is a call to service for the profession. Yep

Despite believing that mental illnesses can be more burdensome than other illnesses, a new study reveals that Americans are less willing to pay to avoid mental illnesses when compared with paying for treatment of medical conditions. “Our results showed that participants understood that mental illness clearly has a very negative impact