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Half of teenagers sleep deprived according to experts 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Research has suggested that teenagers need nine hours’ sleep to function properly, however a combination of natural hormone changes and increased usage of electronic devices, means that many young peo...
Brain scan differentiates depression from bipolar 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has found that brain scanning people to detect differences in blood flow can help differentiate between people with unipolar depression and peopl...
The damage of an 'exam factory' schooling approach 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Fears have been raised over the damage to education created by schools’ ‘exam factory’ approach. Concerns are being raised that children’s education is being damaged by an ‘exam factory’ approach to ...
People with mental health problems at greater risk of accidental death 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
People with mental health problems are six times more likely to die in an accident than the general public, according to research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Early childhood conduct problems affects educational attainment 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Children showing signs of conduct problems at the age of three are at risk of worse academic outcomes at the age of 16, research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has found.
Parent-led anxiety treatment could improve children’s lives 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A new study conducted by the University of Reading has found that training parents in applying Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) may be an efficient and effective way of treating childhood anxiety dis...
Expression through Art 21 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
United Response has launched a project called ‘Postcards from the Edges’, which encourages those who feel marginalised from society to make their voices heard through different art mediums, writes Chl...
LGA criticises youth unemployment schemes 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Nationally-run job schemes designed to help young people struggling to find work are failing them, a report by the Local Government Association has found.
Effects of bullying continue into adulthood 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Children exposed to bullying could experience serious illness, poor social relationships and struggle to hold down a regular job in adulthood, according to research from the University of Warwick.
Special needs awareness campaign launched 19 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Mumsnet launches campaign aimed at dispelling myths around families with children with additional needs.
