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Articles from October 2010
- Transforming the School Bully: How Therapeutic Boarding Schools Can Help
It takes more than a stern warning or slap on the wrist to convince most teen bullies to stop tormenting their peers. Often, their behaviors are rooted in underlying emotional or behavioral issues, such as oppositional defiant disorder or personality disorders, or problems at home. more...
- Cyberbullies more likely to target gay and lesbian teens, study shows
Research from Iowa State University reveals that 54 percent of gay, lesbian and transgender kids between the ages of 11 and 22 were victims of cyberbullying within three months of the study, reports the Denver Post. more...
- Study: Adults who were abused during childhood show inflammatory responses to stress
Research from Brown University and Butler Hospital found that adults who were abused as children have elevated inflammatory responses to stress compared to kids who were not mistreated. more...
- Study: Teens have difficulty expressing their need for limits
Researchers from the IWK Health Centers Adolescent Center for treatment reveal that when teenagers push away from their parents, they might actually just want to get closer, reports The Chronicle Herald. more...
- Teens are playing choking game to get high
The San Juan Island public schools are experiencing a game where students are choking each other to stop blood flow to the brain, reports San Juan Journal. more...
- Ohio school district sued by parents of students who committed suicide
Parents of two students who committed suicide as a result of bullying are suing an Ohio school district, The Associated Press reports. more...
- Study: Strong family ties can keep teens out of trouble
According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health and Simmons School of Social Work, teens grow up to be successful adults if they feel valued by their family. more...
- Researchers combine and discuss research about autism at Life Sciences Summit
Researchers from around the globe will be attending the 2010 Life Sciences Summit in an effort to improve the understanding of autism, asperger syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...
- Researchers find differences in brain imaging in people with BPD and ADHD
A study at the University of Illinois reveals that brain imaging may help identify differences in childhood bipolar disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Research shows vitamin deficiencies in autistic children can lead to vision loss
Studies by the Childrens Hospital reveals that autistic children with limited diets may be at risk for vision loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency. more...
- Parents and children more likely to underreport drug use, study shows
According to a recent study by Wayne State University, teens are more likely to not tell the truth about their drug use, as are their parents or caretakers, reports CNN Health. more...
- Sleep patterns in teens can indicate symptoms of bipolar disorder or depression
Researchers from the Brain and Mind Research Institute in Sydney have found a correlation between the hours teenagers sleep and the onset of depression, bipolar disorder or psychosis, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. more...
- Study: Self-embedding is more common in girls between the ages of 14 and 18
According to research from Ohio State University, a trend is forming in central Ohio of kids embedding objects into their skin, reports The Other Paper. more...
- Teen suicide in Chicago area prompts more education from state
An alarming rate of teens committing suicide as is increasing in the city of Chicago, reports the Los Angeles Times. more...
- New study finds no genetic evidence to diagnose mental illnesses earlier
Research from the Beijing Genomics Institute reveals that the human genome project has not delivered evidence that genetics is the main cause of mental illnesses, reports Mail and Guardian Online. more...
- Researchers close to finding the gene that causes bipolar disorder
Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco may be coming closer to identifying the gene that causes bipolarity in children, reports the Los Angeles Times. The study, experts say, might find the triggers that can cause the symptoms of the condition to flare up. more...
- Research shows that most bullying occurs in third grade
A recent survey from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program revealed that 17 percent of students report being bullied two to three times per month, reports the Washington Post. more...
- Experts say that heroin is more easily accessible to teens than cigarettes or alcohol
Law enforcement officials reveal that there is a growing heroin problem among children and teens in Stanwood, Washington, reports Northwest Cable News. more...
- Research shows that enjoying the sunshine can lead to mental health benefits
According to a recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors. more...
- Researchers say autistic students in Tennessee not receiving enough treatment
A recent study from the Office of Research and Education Accountability in Tennessee reveals that 4,019 of the states students are autistic, reports The Tennessean. more...
- Study: Risky behavior in teens might catch up to them
According to a 2009 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), drug and alcohol use among teens is increasing, reports the Courier Post. more...
- Study shows an increase in marijuana use in teens
According to a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), drug use in teens has increased since 2008, reports Mineola American. more...
- Teens are using a K2 herbal incense to get high, officials say
According to law enforcement officials, an herbal incense is gaining popularity with teens as a drug that can be smoked to get intoxicated, reports the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. more...
- More education on teen suicide might be needed, school officials say
Following the recent teen suicides in Minnesota, teachers and school officials are calling for improved awareness and education about mental health illnesses, reports Minnesota Public Radio. more...
- Study: More teens use prescription drugs for non-medicinal purposes
A recent report from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey shows that pharmaceutical drugs are the third leading drug used for recreational purposes, reports The Queen's Journal. more...
- Research shows that girls are bullying others more often
Research from the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children reveals that girls are starting to bully other students at younger ages, reports delawareonline.com. more...
- Research shows kids are using marijuana at earlier ages
CNN reports more that kids and teens are smoking marijuana at younger ages, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. more...
- Study: Children who eat with their families are less likely to expose themselves to risky behavior
A study from the University of Minnesota found that children whose families ate together were mentally healthier and made better choices than those who did not on a regular basis. more...
- Researchers use MRI scans to attempt to detect autism in children at earlier ages
The University of Utah is currently attempting to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in an effort to diagnose children with autism at an earlier age. more...
- Studies show that some teens do not seek treatment for depression because they worry what their parents think
A study by the RAND Corporation found that teenagers who suffer from depression are more reluctant to seek help because they fear their family's reaction and the social stigma attached to the condition, reports Reuters Health. more...
- Research finds secondhand smoke doubles the risk of ADHD in children
Researchers at University of California San Francisco found that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), among other health problems. more...
- Study reveals kids from violent neighborhoods refrain from making friends
Studies from the University of Chicago indicate that children from violent neighborhoods have trouble making friends at school. Many kids do not even use the word "friend," but rather refer to a close classmate as an associate, reported Miller-McCune.com. more...
- Study finds that depression can develop in toddlers
Research from the Emory School of Medicine shows that between 10 and 15 percent of children and teens show signs of depression. Meanwhile, 5 percent could be described as clinically depressed, reports Fox 5 News in Atlanta. more...
- Study: Prescription drug abuse in teens is on the rise
Experts say that some children start using tobacco and alcohol as well as abusing prescription medicine as early as their middle-school years, reports the Cape Cod Times. more...
- Studies show that conduct disorders in teens can develop into substance abuse problems in adulthood
A study conducted by the New York University School of Medicine (NYU) reveals that conduct disorders in teens could lead to substance abuse issues when these individuals become adults. more...
- Study finds some autistic children tell lies to protect the feelings of others
A study from Queen's University reveals that children with autism tell white lies to protect other people's feelings. However, they were not good at hiding their deceptions. more...
- Research shows domestic abuse can cause PTSD in children
Experts say that child abuse may occur in up to 60 percent of families who experience domestic violence, SCNow.com reports. more...
- Research shows kids diagnosed with early ADHD have higher chance of developing depression as teens
A recent study by the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh says that children between the ages 4 and 6 who are diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to suffer from depression and, in rare cases, have suicidal thoughts. more...
- Researchers find potential link between Internet use and depression in teens
Research from the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that depression in teenagers could be caused by increased use of the Internet, according to Reuters. more...
- Report: More kids who consume alcohol do so by binge drinking
More teens are ending up in emergency rooms as a result of binge drinking on a new alcoholic beverage called Four Loko, LancasterOnline.com reports. more...
- Research finds symptoms of autism also affect siblings of those diagnosed with the condition
Studies from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that siblings of children who have been diagnosed with autism show traits that are similar to those of individuals who suffer from the condition, but in a milder form. more...
- Study: More kids stressed out at young ages
Increased pressure to achieve academically has today's youth experiencing depression at earlier ages than their predecessors, says a study by the Francisan Skemp Behavioral Health Clinic. more...
- Study: Low levels of serotonin during pregnancy yield higher chance of birth defects in kids
Research from the University of Bergen has revealed that mothers who produce low levels of serotonin are more likely to have children who develop ADHD. more...
- Research reveals conduct disorders easier to detect in boys
A study from University of Washington found that boys between the ages of 8 and 12 who are diagnosed with conduct and oppositional defiance disorders have lower heart rates and sweat less at rest than boys without these conditions. more...
- Constant exposure to technology gives more opportunities to cyberbullies
A recent report from CNN shows that cyberbullying can cause increased levels of depression in teens, and - in extreme cases - even suicide. more...
- Researchers find diagnosing autism and ADHD more difficult in girls
A study from the University of Gothenburg says that girls who report symptoms of autism or ADHD to their doctors are often misdiagnosed. more...
- Study: Self-embedding a precursor to other psychological disorders
Researchers have found that between 13 percent and 23 percent of teens said they have intentionally hurt themselves, reports HealthDay.com. more...
- Study shows higher chance of violence in unsupervised teens
A recent study of Chicago neighborhoods shows that groups of unsupervised teens have an increased chance of violent behavior. more...
- Report: Teens with ADHD more likely to drop out of school
Research from the University of California (UC) Davis School of Medicine shows teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to drop out of high school than kids who have other disciplinary problems. more...
- Students who cheat in school also show Dark Triad traits, study shows
Research from the American Psychological Association indicates that students who cheat in high school are more likely to show symptoms of subclinical psychopathy. more...
- Study: People with bipolar disorder are not more likely to commit violent crimes
Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Oxford University have found that having bipolar disorder does not increase an individual's chance of committing a violent crime. The condition causes extreme mood swings and shifts in energy and activity levels, making daily tasks difficult. more...