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Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health

(HealthDay)—The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Living through a tornado does not shake optimism

Even in the face of a disaster, we remain optimistic about our chances of injury compared to others, according to a new study. Residents of a town struck by a tornado thought their risk of injury from a future tornado was ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

What heals traumatized kids? Answers are lacking

Shootings and other traumatic events involving children are not rare events, but there's a startling lack of scientific evidence on the best ways to help young survivors and witnesses heal, a government-funded ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0