Attention deficit disorders
Nearly a third of college kids think ADHD meds boost grades
(HealthDay)—Many college students who abuse ADHD drugs mistakenly believe that doing so will lead to better grades, a new survey suggests.
Oct 16, 2017
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News tagged with school performance
Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical abuse and punishment impact children's academic performance
A Penn State researcher and her collaborator found that physical abuse was associated with decreases in children's cognitive performance, while non-abusive forms of physical punishment were independently associated with reduced ...
Sep 29, 2017
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Pediatrics
Nine signs children may need an eye exam
Back-to-school shopping lists might include school supplies, new clothes, and even a haircut, but does it include an eye exam? Physicians in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Ophthalmology think it should.
Sep 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bullied primary school children are falling behind in learning
New work from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has uncovered that one in three boys and one in four girls aged 8 to 9 years are experiencing weekly bullying at their primary school.
Jul 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A different take on differences between men's and women's brains
There is greater variety in the size of men's brains than of women's. This could help explain why some psychiatric disorders such as ADHD and autism are more prevalent in boys. Leiden brain researcher Lara Wierenga has published ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Dentistry
When families lack insurance, kids' dental woes rise
(HealthDay)—American children without dental insurance are far less likely to receive necessary care for their teeth than kids with coverage, a new survey finds.
Apr 10, 2017
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Pediatrics
Pre-K program helps low-income kids succeed in school
(HealthDay)—A pre-kindergarten program designed to help low-income minority children develop social and other skills appears to boost school performance, a new study shows.
Oct 4, 2016
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Health
Marijuana use remains on the rise among US college students, but narcotic drug use declines
College student marijuana use continues its nearly decade-long increase, according to the most recent national Monitoring the Future study.
Sep 8, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Attention problems in early childhood can have lasting impact
Children with attention problems in early childhood were 40 percent less likely to graduate from high school, says a new study from Duke University that examines how early childhood characteristics affect academic performance.
Jul 6, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Intrusive parents may lead children to be overly self-critical
Parents may have high expectations of their children's academic performance and some may demonstrate this by urging the child to achieve good grades, while others may over-react when the child makes mistakes. However, parents ...
Jun 21, 2016
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