Social Sciences: News and Research on Social Support

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'You're not alone' can go a long way for adolescents

Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, ...

What leads some mothers to perinatal depression?

Persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite, or loss of interest are common symptoms in mothers suffering from perinatal depression. How do these symptoms evolve? A pioneering study followed the paths of mothers ...

Q&A: Why expressing love can help us feel more love

Love really is all around us. From the love of romantic partners and family to small acts of kindness borne of love for neighbors or even strangers, all of love falls into one of two dimensions: feeling or experiencing love ...

Bullying linked to anxiety, depression in teens, study reveals

A major new study by experts from The University of Manchester has found that bullying has a significant negative impact on the mental health of teenagers—particularly for boys—and has highlighted the need for more effective ...

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