Category: Youth

Violent sleep patterns, stress hormones change after a violent crime in the neighborhood

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Almost 1.2 million violent crimes — homicide, sexual assault, assault, and robbery — were committed in the United States in 2015,… Read more »

Study suggests screening those at risk of psychosis may help prevent violence, reduce stigma

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release: A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may be useful in… Read more »

At the cellular level, a child’s loss of a father is associated with increased stress

From the Princeton University press release: The absence of a father — due to incarceration, death, separation or divorce — has adverse physical and behavioral consequences for a growing child…. Read more »

How exposure to a foreign language ignites infants’ learning

From the University of Washington press release: For years, scientists and parents alike have touted the benefits of introducing babies to two languages: Bilingual experience has been shown to improve cognitive… Read more »

Study suggests digital communication improves young patient engagement

From the University of Warwick press release: Using texts, emails, Skype and other digital communication methods can improve the health care experience of younger patients. That is the conclusion of new… Read more »