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How family conflict affects children

(Medical Xpress)—New research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Shedding light on the long shadow of childhood adversity

Childhood adversity can lead to chronic physical and mental disability in adult life and have an effect on the next generation, underscoring the importance of research, practice and policy in addressing this issue, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

DR Congo 'worst place to be a mother' (Update)

The Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced Niger to gain the unenviable distinction of being the worst place in the world to be a mother, according to a new report by Save the Children.

Health created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Is there a link between postpartum depression and the 'love hormone'?

UNC researchers are launching a 5-year study aimed at understanding the role of oxytocin in postpartum depression and bonding between mothers and babies.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1