Psychology in the News
Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
A recent study found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health.
Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight
The last time a major national interruption of addiction care occurred, during the COVID-19 pandemic, drug deaths soared.
The loneliness epidemic impacts mental health, and may also increase risk of diabetes
How is loneliness connected to diabetes? In a tech-heavy world, social connections protect not just your mind, but your body, too.
Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online
Study looked at the impact of cell phone use on parent-child interactions even when parents were offline.
Should You shower in the morning or at night?
How to time your shower for the biggest mental and physical benefits.
US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries
American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades.
How to tell if you have a ‘dopamine deficit’ and what you can do to reset
Social media, activities and foods can cause dopamine to surge which can affect mental health.
Screen time may slow learning skills
Young children learn best when they can touch, explore and play with real objects.