Tag: resilience

Change at work linked to employee stress, distrust and intent to quit

From the American Psychological Association press release: At a time of change and uncertainty across the country, American adults who have been affected by change at work are more likely… Read more »

Study suggests school intervention programs may help with mental health awareness

From the Queen Mary University of London press release: School-aged children can be taught to better their mental health through intervention programmes delivered at school, suggests a new study carried… Read more »

Study suggests taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy may improve psychological development in children

From the British Psychological Society press release: Children’s emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in… Read more »

Friendships play vital role in helping people get through life challenges

From the British Psychological Society press release: Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life, according to a new study. Until now, little research… Read more »

Natural chemical helps brain adapt to stress

From the Vanderbilt University Medical Center: A natural signaling molecule that activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain plays a critical role in stress-resilience — the ability to adapt to repeated… Read more »

Group identifications affect likelihood of teenagers smoking, drinking and taking cannabis

From the British Psychological Society (BPS) media release: Teenagers who interact positively with their family, school and friends are far less likely to smoke, binge drink and use cannabis than peers… Read more »