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Yes, Online Communities Pose Risks for Young People, but They are Also Important Sources of Support
Aristotle called humans “the social animal,” and people have recognized for centuries that young people need to be in communities to develop into healthy adults. The ongoing pandemic has caused concern about the effects of
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Teens, Tech and Mental Health: Oxford Study Finds No Link
There remains “little association” between technology use and mental-health problems, a study of more than 430,000 10 to 15-year-olds suggests. The Oxford Internet Institute compared TV viewing, social-media and device use with feelings of depression
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research on COVID-19 and mental health, early peer relations and psychopathology, cognitive behavioral therapy, machine learning to classify risk of suicide, intelligence and psychopathology, threats, anxiety, and aggression.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research on loneliness and sleep problems, emotional awareness and psychopathology, suicidal behaviors, amygdala functioning, and estrogen and binge eating.
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New Content From Current Directions in Psychological Science
A sample of articles on risk for developing aggressive behavior, cultural evolution, adolescent depression, inequality among adolescents, memory and statistical learning, and how digital technologies impact emotions.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research on the use of health-related apps and cyberchondria, different judgments during mental health treatments, social anxiety disorder and social interactions, the impact of mental disorders on personality development during adolescence, and reduction of intrusive memories after trauma exposure.