Autism spectrum disorders
Deafening sounds and blinding lights
Navigating public transport on the autism spectrum.
Mar 21, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?
A University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities have to find new ways of responding to the rapidly growing number of people with ...
Mar 19, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Momo challenge hoax' prompts parents to help children deal with scary media
Recently a number of school boards and police services issued statements advising parents of an alleged cyberbullying threat called the Momo challenge.
Mar 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Well-being and the rise of psychotherapy in Uganda
Perspectives on happiness and mental health differ across the world. While some cultures view suffering and unhappiness as inherent, circumstantial aspects of existence, others view any degree of unhappiness as a personal ...
Mar 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New report encourages evidence-based treatment of challenging behaviours
When an adult with developmental disabilities becomes aggressive or starts to self-harm, most people assume that professional caregivers know how best to handle such challenging behaviour. But what if the professionals aren't ...
Feb 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Service dogs benefit the well-being of their handlers, research shows
Low self-confidence. Social isolation. Longing for independence.
Feb 15, 2019
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Health
Is the future of abortion online?
While the abortion debate continues worldwide, even in countries where it has long been legal, new drugs and online telemedicine services could provide access to safe abortion beyond borders and laws.
Jan 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Despite progress, gay fathers and their children still structurally stigmatized
A study published in the February 2019 "Pediatrics" journal suggests the majority of gay fathers and their children continue to experience stigma with potentially harmful physical and psychological effects, despite legal, ...
Jan 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
NHS in Fortnite and Facebook? It would put mental healthcare where it's needed
Screens now dominate so much of people's daily lives, it's no wonder that digital environments can very easily become sites of mental disorder. This is an especially big problem for young people, who are growing up with unprecedented ...
Dec 19, 2018
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Pediatrics
Psychosocial factors key in peds care for special-needs kids
(HealthDay)—Pediatric providers need to be aware of the impact of psychosocial factors on the health and wellness of children and youth with special health care needs and their families, according to a clinical report published ...
Dec 18, 2018
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