Canadian Study Probes Reduced Suicidal Thoughts in Indigenous People
The higher rates of suicide among indigenous people in Canada has been well documented, but few studies have looked at the factors linked to recovery among those who have had…
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New Moms’ Social Media Posts May Put Kids’ Privacy at Risk
It is common for new mothers to use social media to share feelings about the trials of parenthood, get advice, or simply brag about their youngsters’ achievements. New research finds…
Severe Workplace Injuries Tied to Greater Risk of Suicide, Overdose Deaths
Sustaining a work-related injury severe enough to result in at least a week off of work almost triples the combined risk of suicide and overdose deaths among women, and increases…
Low-Income Youth Less Likely to Participate in Sports
A new study finds that lower-income parents are less likely than their higher-income counterparts to involve their children in school- or community-based sports due to barriers such as rising costs…
UK Study Suggests High Rates of Mental Illness, Drug Problems in Homeless Population
A new U.K. study finds alarming evidence of severe mental health problems, drug and alcohol dependence, and high rates of hepatitis C among those in the homeless population. Researchers from…
Many Domestic Violence Victims May Have Undiagnosed Brain Injuries
In a new community-based study, researchers from The Ohio State University and the Ohio Domestic Violence Network found that 81 percent of women who seek help because of intimate partner…
Just Seeing Green Space May Ease Cravings for Alcohol, Cigarettes, Junk Food
A new study shows a link between being able to see green spaces from your home and reduced cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful foods. The study is the first…
School Suspensions Tied to More Offenses Later, Not Less
A new study finds that, rather than decreasing criminal behavior, school suspensions are linked to an increase in subsequent offending. The research, published in the Justice Quarterly, took a longitudinal…
Study: Midlife Sleep Problems May Up Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that people who report a declining quality of sleep as they age from their 50s to their 60s have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…
Parenting Style May Increase Risk of Teen Victimization
A unique longitudinal investigation reveals that adolescent bullying and victimization may have origins in the home. The new study suggests a derisive parenting style increases the risk that a teen…
