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The causes of last summer's riots
Poor parenting and failures on the behalf of schools have been cited as reasons for the outbreak of riots seen across England last summer.
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Predicting early drug use in young people
Depression and anxiety are two of the conditions that can serve to predict early drug and alcohol use.
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ADHD overdiagnosed in children?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be over-diagnosed, new research has suggested.
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World Autism Day 2012: What is it like to the mother of a child with autism?
2 April 2012 is the fifth World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organisations around the world mark the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events. The April issue of our monthly magazine The Psychologist carries an article by Claire Sowerby, whose daughter has autism.
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Nature Deficit Disorder in British children
Children today are not experiencing the great outdoors to the same degree as generations before them. According to a new report from the National Trust, relationships between kids and nature is suffering a dramatic decline, the effects of which will be felt for a long time.
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Losing weight may not boost self-esteem
A young girl's self-esteem will not necessarily be boosted as a result of weight loss.
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Real lives in psychology
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Mental health support improves behaviour
Implementing school-based mental health support can result in marked improvements regarding self-reported behavioural problems in primary classrooms.
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Parents' problems after adopting
Unrealistic expectations of parenthood are playing a role in women suffering from post-adoptive depression.
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European Conference in Paediatric Psychology: Joint Conference of PPN-UK and PPN-NI
The First International Conference in Paediatric Psychology in Europe. Download a copy of the conference programme timetable
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DCP Faculty for Children & Young People Annual Conference 2012
The World around the Child - Psychological approaches informing, supporting and empowering people to improve the lives of children and young people’
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The positive side of video games
Although some research has suggested a link between violent video games and aggression, causation cannot be proved, says Impacts of Video Games - a b
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Young teenagers, smoking and drinking
Thought control could play an important role in preventing young teenagers from deciding to take up drinking and smoking.
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More children being diagnosed with ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children appears to be on the increase, judging by the findings of new research.
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Children learn better in smaller classes
Young children who are taught in smaller classes may achieve more as a result.
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Unhealthy teens are unlikely to be happy
Unhealthy teenagers in the UK may be more likely to be unhappy in their day-to-day lives, judging by new findings.
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Violent couples may struggle as parents
People who are involved in a violent relationship may be more likely to have trouble forming an effective parenting team.
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Schoolboys become more cynical with age
Boys become increasingly cynical towards school as they progress through the education system, new research has suggested.
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Family relationships and aggression
Positive family and peer relationships could serve to reduce physical aggression in young people.
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Families who adopt happy with outcome
The majority of families who choose to adopt are satisfied with their decision to do so, new research has shown.
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Bullies, victims and suicidal thoughts
Young people who are either victimised by others or act as the bully themselves could be more prone to having suicidal thoughts.
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Extra funds to go to child mental health
The Society has welcomed today's announcement that an extra £22m is to be spent on mental health services for childr
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Junk food adverts influence children
Children in the UK continue to be influenced by junk food advertisements, new research has shown.
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Video gaming and attention difficulties
Do children who spend a significant amount of time playing video games experience attention difficulties as a consequence?
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What do children know about wisdom?
A new study reported on our Research Digest looks at what children understand by wisdom and how this changes as they get older.
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