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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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research uncovers COVID-19's impact on college student mental health and well-being
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting significant stress on college students, many of whom are worried about increasing financial pressures caused by the pandemic and the lack of easily accessible mental healthcare. Those are ...
Jul 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A change in perspective could be all it takes to succeed in school
Knowing the right way to handle stress in the classroom and on the sports field can make the difference between success and failure for the millions of students going back to school this fall, new University of Chicago research ...
Aug 9, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rethinking gifted education policy -- a call to action
Michael Jordan, Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie. Most people can probably name some award-winning athletes, musicians, and actors. But, if you were asked to name the winners of last year's Nobel Prizes in Economics, Physics, ...
Sep 22, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
High schools in Virginia where students reported a high rate of bullying had significantly lower scores on standardized tests that students must pass to graduate, according to research presented at the 119th Annual Convention ...
Aug 7, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Regular demands on attention and memory keep students on task in online courses, study reports
(Medical Xpress)—Somewhere between the traditional classroom and old fashion home schooling, online learning has emerged as the dominant educational resource. Skyrocketing tuition, particularly at the college level, has ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests college students end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics, stress
One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack of sleep, mental distress and low grades, according to new research ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Attention to mental health boosts academic performance
Australian primary school students whose mental health and wellbeing improved through KidsMatter showed better academic performance equivalent to having up to six months extra schooling, an independent evaluation by Flinders ...
Jun 21, 2011
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Neuroscience
Energizing the brain: Combating worker fatigue using wearable neurotechnology
Fatigue due to extended periods of work and insufficient rest can impair job performance, situation awareness, and decision-making capabilities, even when it's needed most. Specifically, in safety-critical environments, such ...
Jan 19, 2022
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Health
Adolescents sleeping more hours score higher in math
Adolescents sleeping more hours score higher on mathematics, while those who sleep between six and ten hours (ie. an average sleep pattern) got significantly better scores, as compared to those with a short (6 hours or less ...
Oct 19, 2011
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