Tag: aggression

Aggression disorder linked to greater risk of substance abuse

From the University of Chicago Medical Center press release: People with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) — a condition marked by frequent physical or verbal outbursts — are at five times greater… Read more »

Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children

From the Oregon State University press release: Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a… Read more »

Research pinpoints devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome

From the University of Sydney media release: Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new… Read more »

Study suggests even short-term exposure to political violence may have long-lasting effects on children

From the Duke University press release via EurekAlert!: Even short-term exposure to political violence may have long-lasting effects on children’s adjustment and behavior, says a new study by a team… Read more »

Study finds babies witnessing violence show aggression later in school

From the Case Western Reserve University press release via EurekAlert!: Aggression in school-age children may have its origins in children 3 years old and younger who witnessed violence between their… Read more »

Study links sibling aggression to poor mental health

From the University of New Hampshire press release via EurekAlert!: Fights between siblings – from toy-snatching to clandestine whacks to being banished from the bedroom – are so common they’re… Read more »

Study links secondhand smoke exposure in childhood to aggressive behaviour

From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to physically aggressive and antisocial,… Read more »