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·October 28, 2024·5 min read

Prenatal Cannabis Use Linked to Child Aggression and Cognitive Deficits

Prenatal exposure to cannabis can negatively impact children’s thinking and behavioral skills, including impulse control, attention, and aggression, which are key for academic and social success. The study observed preschool-aged children with prenatal cannabis exposure and found they showed poorer control over impulses and emotions.

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·May 23, 2023·4 min read

Social Media Filters Impacting Children’s Body Image

A majority of parents believe that social media image editing apps and appearance-related trends negatively affect their children's body image, according to a survey. The survey reports 69% of parents believe filters have a negative impact, while 65% are concerned about trends related to diet or exercise. To counteract this, On Our Sleeves urges parents to have open conversations about body positivity.

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·June 21, 2021·5 min read

Virtual Reality as Pain Relief

Smartphone-based virtual reality games helped to reduce pain in young children with burns while having their dressing changed, a new study reports.

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·May 17, 2019·5 min read

Disproportionate increase in suicide rates for females aged 10-14

Study reports a disproportionate increase in suicide rates for females relative to males, especially in those aged between 10-14.

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·May 1, 2019·4 min read

Suicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adults

The incidence and rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning in teens and young adults have increased significantly since 2011. Girls are at higher risk of attempting suicide as a result of self-poisoning, researchers report.