Study links gang membership and depression
Kids who decide to join gangs are more likely to be depressed and suicidal - and these mental health problems only worsen after joining, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University...
View ArticleCelebrities and politicians tell us their deepest, darkest secrets. Why?
Public figures sharing private information is the norm nowadays. Our thirst for information, combined with the wonders of the internet and lax approaches to privacy, is creating a perfect storm.
View ArticleCalifornia mental health stigma-reduction campaign creates economic benefits
California's investment in a social marketing campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness may provide the state with positive economic benefits by increasing employment...
View ArticleExploding the myth of the scientific vs artistic mind
It's a stereotype, but many of us have made the assumption that scientists are a bit rigid and less artistic than others. Artists, on the other hand, are often seen as being less rational than the rest...
View ArticleWhistleblowers' mental health attacked by firms
Organisations demonise whistleblowers leaving some suicidal in an attempt to paint them as mentally ill and discredit their claims, according to new research.
View ArticleNewly synthesised molecules turn back biological clock
Scientists in Japan have designed new molecules that modify the circadian rhythm, opening the way to the possibility of managing jet lag and improving treatments for sleep disorders.
View ArticleStudy reveals incarceration's hidden wounds for African-American men
There's a stark and troubling way that incarceration diminishes the ability of a former inmate to empathize with a loved one behind bars, but existing sociological theories fail to capture it,...
View ArticleThe meaning of courage
When we hear of someone being called a "hero"—as is common these days—that person has committed an act of courage, most likely saving a life or lives. In real-life examples, heroes have protected...
View ArticleMarriage not a protective mechanism among low-income urban women
Marriage may not be the protective mechanism it was thought to be when it comes to poverty and child well-being among low-income urban young women, particularly those who have experienced trauma, finds...
View ArticleRelationship quality tied to good health for young adults
For young people entering adulthood, high-quality relationships are associated with better physical and mental health, according to the results of a study by a University at Buffalo-led research team.
View ArticleMost Ontario adults support government regulation over cannabis production...
Most Ontario adults support government-controlled options for producing and selling cannabis, according to new survey results from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). While public...
View ArticlePokemon GO gets people out and about, and that's a good thing
One week since its release and Pokémon GO has not only captured the attention of millions of users eager to "catch them all", it's also caught the eye of the media, authorities and, at times, a...
View ArticleOregon man sentenced in celebrity hacking case (Update)
A man who admitted hacking hundreds of email accounts and stealing explicit photos from several unidentified celebrities was sentenced Thursday to six months in federal prison.
View ArticleResearcher proposes social emotions test for artificial intelligence
New evidence from brain studies, including cognitive psychology and neurophysiology research, shows that the emotional assessment of every object, subject, action or event plays an important role in...
View ArticleOrdering food on a touch screen can influence choices
Order a meal these days and there's a good chance you're using some kind of electronic device—a smartphone, tablet, computer or even a touch screen at the restaurant.
View ArticleEcho templates aid mental mapping in bats
A study published in eLife provides new insights on how bats recognise their surroundings to help them build mental maps.
View ArticleFatal shootings, job stress make it hard to be a cop
Not many people in the United States can identify that their occupation includes "an element of personal danger."
View ArticleAngry drivers have a higher risk of collision, new research shows
Angry, aggressive drivers have much higher odds of being in a motor vehicle collision than those who don't get angry while driving, a new study by Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)...
View ArticleWhat drives lone offenders?
In recent months, lone offender attacks – sometimes called "lone wolf" attacks – have regularly populated news headlines. Just in the past week, we've seen a single shooter killing people in a mall in...
View ArticleFor phone time, what's normal?
It's come to this. Almost every night, the same fight about my significant other's persistent smartphone use.
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