A study out recently has prompted much media attention about the role of plastics in developing autism. In particular, the study focused on exposure to a component of hard plastics – bisphenol A, or BPA
A recent study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that childhood trauma may alter the way children learn to respond to fear, which could contribute to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescence. The
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders sheds light on the connection between neuroticism and the risk of mortality from various causes. Neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by emotional instability and
A recent study published in Sex Roles highlights the pathways that lead men into so-called “incel” communities and identifies key points for intervention to prevent harmful engagement. Incels, or “involuntary celibates,” are men who feel
Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children
A new study published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging sheds light on the brain connections linked to withdrawn and depressive behaviors in children. By analyzing brain scans of over 6,000 children, researchers found that connections between
