Aggression and Violence Articles

Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...

TV Linked to Aggressive Behavior in Children

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
A new report suggests 3-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at ...

Facial Features May Predict Volatility

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A new study suggests facial structure may give a hint of an individual's tendency toward aggression. In other words, verbal abuse and gestures are not the only way to get a sense of a person's ...

Adolescent Gambling Linked to Conduct Disorders

Monday, October 26th, 2009
New research has determined that one in 10 adolescent boys have symptoms of conduct disorder, as well ...

Mental Disorders Associated with Urinary Tract Disorders

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A new study finds an association between depression, anxiety disorders, sexual trauma and ...

Domestic Violence Is A Calculated Affair

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
A new study posits violence between couples is usually the result of a calculated decision-making process. Indeed, ...

Domestic Violence Linked to Clinical Illness

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
New research discovers a physically abusive relationship influences health in a far wider spectrum than initially believed. In addition to mental trauma ...

Childhood Trauma May Shorten Adult Life

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Exposure to trauma early in a child's life -- such as being exposed to physical or verbal abuse, witnessing domestic violence, or ...

Teens Reason Well, But Not Always With Emotional Maturity

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Teens reach cognitive maturity far more quickly than they reach emotional maturity according to new research that examined teenagers' ...

Childhood Exposure to Violence Higher Than Thought

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
New research just published finds that U.S. children are routinely exposed to even more violence and abuse than has been previously ...