Can psychopaths change?
Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.
Feb 22, 2026
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Conduct Disorder
MeSH tree: F03.625.094.300
Feeling unsafe in neighborhoods may predict lower cognition and more mental health symptoms
Children and adolescents already have a lot on their minds, from schoolwork to friendships to family dynamics. If they also worry about the safety in their own neighborhoods, those mental tasks might become even more difficult. ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates
Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found. This means practitioners may be able to consider treatments centered ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Parental monitoring linked to fewer teen conduct problems despite genetic risk
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children's behavior, especially for those at higher genetic risk for conduct problems, according to Rutgers Health-led research.
Nov 19, 2025
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Warm and consistent parenting can lead to meaningful changes in brain function and learning style
Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are accompanied by specific changes in children's brain activity and decision‑making processes, and underscores ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Research shows children's mental health problems occur regardless of family income level
Can poverty exacerbate mental health problems among the youngest family members? A new study by an international team, including a researcher from SWPS University, demonstrates that financial problems do not play a significant ...
Jul 31, 2025
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Childhood trauma linked to increased substance use, unexpected effects on heart rate and blood pressure in adolescents
A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: New research
Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study.
Mar 27, 2025
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Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behavior in children, study finds
Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioral problems, new Curtin University research has found.
Mar 6, 2025
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The 'choking game' and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences
The "choking game" has potentially deadly consequences, as players are challenged to temporarily strangle themselves by restricting oxygen to the brain. It sounds terrifying, but rough estimates suggest that about 10% of ...
Dec 25, 2024
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