October 30, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Children who are close to their parents early in life are more likely to be kind, helpful and prosocial when they grow up.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that children who had a strong bond with their parents early in their life were more likely to treat others kindly and act with empathy.
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May 31, 2022
by Elizabeth Pratt
Cumulative exposure to trauma in childhood is a key indicator of suicide ideation in university students.
Researchers from Trinity College in Dublin found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were a common cause of poor mental health in college students.
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April 16, 2019
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that children are able to communicate that they’ve been abused via text message, often within the very first message sent. “We were surprised,” study author Laura Schwab-Reese told us. “We didn’t expect kids to be willing to be so open about their experiences.”
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June 20, 2018
by Arthur Hunter
The mental health effects of a trafficked child vs a temporarily separated child are incomparable. While the media is mostly ignoring a massive component of the decades-old crisis at the southern border, technology may provide a real solution to help the problem.
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Summertime is known to be a time of relaxation, fun, family time, and long and lazy days. It is also a time when children are a little more independent, as they are off with friends, away at camp, on vacations and field trips, and learning and trying new things. Generally speaking, parents are prepared to send children on their adventures. Their backpacks are armed with bug spray, bottled water, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and with extras of everything just in case. But what is often missed is the opportunity to arm them with safety from those who may try to harm them.
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