Month: January 2012

Despite the fact that some studies are reporting that blogging could be a useful tool for teens to overcome feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem and to help them better connect with friends, new research indicates that for people with low self-esteem, spending time on Facebook can actually be counterproductive in helping

The rising divorce rate in America may be a cause for concern — estimates indicate that anywhere from 50 to 60 percent of all marriages will eventually end in divorce — but a Michigan State University study found that those who should be most worried are younger divorcing couples. The

Some of the struggles of children living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are the social and communication impairments that will affect them for the rest of their lives. But a British study found that teaching children with autism to utilize inner speech and talk things through in their heads could help

Middle school is an important time in a child’s life, and without the proper guidance and a positive environment, that transition into adolescence can lead down a path of bad decisions. But according to new research released online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, any problem behavior can be reduced when parents participate

In light of the economic downturn, it has become more common in recent years for people to take on extra shifts and work more hours as a way to make more money and make ends meet. But a study in the journal PloS One revealed that more hours spent working can

Literally working outside the box enables employees to think outside the box, according to a study conducted by Chinese and American scientists. The researchers found that cramped, claustrophobic office environments stifled creativity and led to less “aha” moments from employees. As The Telegraph reports, the researchers placed one group of

Though it’s been more than six years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, a newly released study reveals that disaster survivors are still struggling with poor mental health and the persistence of posttraumatic stress symptoms. “On average, people were not back to baseline mental health, and they

As the American Psychiatric Association (APA) sets out to revise the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a proposed new definition of depression would characterize grieving as a disorder. As a result, more people would be diagnosed and receive treatment. But as The New York Times reports, experts are split over