• Life stressors such as poverty can negatively impact a child’s ability to learn.
• Researchers look into the psychological reasons why people stay behind during natural disasters.
• Children who have experienced a traumatic upbringing may be more likely to suffer from a drug addiction.
• The best way to boost your memory might be taking time to space out for a bit.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.