Developmental Psychology News

• Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests
  A new study suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens.
• In Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health
  Feeding families has always been stressful—especially for women who shoulder most of the burden—and climate change is adding to the anxiety.
• Sober October is the new Dry January. Should you try it?
  Research shows taking a month-long break from alcohol, even if it’s just temporary, has been associated with a wealth of physical and mental health benefits
• Why baby boxes are suddenly everywhere
  Some communities are turning to “baby boxes” to prevent unsafe abandonments and offer desperate mothers another option.
• What do antidepressants do?
  What experts want you to know about this powerful tool.
• First responders endure high levels of stress, and dogs can lighten the load
  Research has shown that even short-term interactions with therapy dogs have real benefits.
• What are the risks when using AI for mental health?
  AI chatbots, marketed as "mental health companions," are drawing in people priced out of therapy, burned by bad experiences, or just curious.
• It’s not all about your kids’ feelings. Yours matter too
  Parents must work through their own feelings to raise emotionally healthy kids.
• The U.S. is experiencing 'national trauma,' and it explains why so many of us feel miserable
  Professionals explain how trauma affects everyone and what to do when everything feels like a bit too much.
• 8 tips neuroscientists recommend for increasing, improving memory
  Proven strategies exist to protect brain function, reduce memory loss and even sharpen recall.