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New Tool Gets Children’s Perspectives on Own Mental Health

A new tool called PSYCHLOPS Kids is able to capture a child's perspectives of their mental health problems and express themselves more fully than with professional intervention.

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Older Men with Higher Levels of Sex Hormones Could Be Less Religious

Men with higher levels of testosterone and DHEA in blood and saliva samples had weaker religious ties than those with lower levels of the same sex hormones, a new study reports.

Where the Brain Processes Spiritual Experiences

Researchers say the inferior parietal lobe, thalamus and caudate play key roles in processing spiritual experiences.

Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.

Mobile App For Autism Screening Yields Useful Data

Researchers have conducted a study of an iPhone app that screens young children for signs of autism. The study found the app was easy for parents to use and yielded reliable scientific data.

Abortion Does Not Increase Depression Risk

Researchers reveal, contrary to popular belief, having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk of developing depression.

How Emotions in Facial Expressions Are Understood

A new study reveals how recognition and detection of basic emotions expressed by other people's faces alters when viewed centrally and in peripheral vision.

Serotonin and Confidence at the Root of Patience

Researchers reveal a link between serotonin and patience at the prospect of reward in mice.

Sensory Based Food Education Encourages Children to Eat Fruit and Veg

Researchers report sensory based food education encourages healthier eating choices in kindergarten aged children.

Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave

A new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.

Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging

A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report.