FeaturedPsychology·September 28, 2016·5 min readDepression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in ChildrenResearchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 24, 2016·6 min readPoverty Marks a Gene Predicting DepressionResearchers identify a biological pathway for depression in high risk teens who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 15, 2016·3 min readAmericans Living Longer With Disability or Health IssuesA new study reports Americans are living longer, but tend to be in poorer health.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readThe Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2016·4 min readChildhood Depression and Altered Brain Connectivity Linked to PovertyA new study finds differences in brain connectivity between children who grow up in poverty and those who grow up in more affluent settings.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 10, 2016·4 min readPoverty and Hardships Increase Risk Taking Behavior in Old AgeResearchers explore the link between different life circumstances and risk taking behaviors in older people.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 20, 2015·4 min readThe Detrimental Effects of Poverty on the Developing BrainA new study reports on changes in the brain's architecture for children raised in poverty. However, parental nurturing can offset some of the negative effects on the brain.Read More