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How young people benefit from mentors
Young people are more likely to enjoy lucrative and rewarding careers if they are mentored during their youth, a new study has revealed.
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Praising pupils: private or public?
There's a best practice guide for teachers, produced by the Association of School Psychologists in the US, that states praise is best given to pupils in private.
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Video games and risky adolescent behaviour
Teenagers are more likely to indulge in dangerous and deviant behaviour if they play adult-rated video games that glorify risk, according to a new study.
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Marital tension harms relationship with kids
Marital tensions among parents can have an adverse effect on their children, according to a new study.
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Mobile app to help breastfeeding mums
A mobile phone app designed to support new mothers who are having problems breastfeeding is in development.
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Fast-paced TV shows are not harmful
The concentration levels of pre-schoolers are not adversely affected by fast-paced television programmes, a study has concluded.
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Bill on gender-based violence in Wales
The British Psychological Society has welcomed a bill on gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence published by the National Assembly for Wales. In our response to the consultation on the bill we say:
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Early school testing no indication of success
Primary school children's performance in tests is no indication of how they will fare in later life, according to new research from Professor Richard Cowan of the Institute of Education.
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Kids need more frequent behavioural assessments
Studies that involve assessing the behaviour of children should involve more frequent observations in order to avoid missing potentially significant traits, new research&
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BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference, Amsterdam
How the developmental effects of ‘mind-blindness’ contribute to the social and communication difficulties of those with autism spectrum disorder will be discussed by Professor Francesca Happé at the British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Conference held in Amsterdam this week (3 to 5 September).
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Digital technology and sensitivity to emotion
Young people who regularly use digital media to communicate risk becoming less sensitive to emotional cues from others, new resea
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Play improves kid's emotional wellbeing
Playtime can have a positive effect on the emotional wellbeing of children, a report has concluded.
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More young people self-harming
The number of children resorting to self-harm has risen considerably in the last two years, new figures have revealed.
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Kids and healthy eating habits
Telling children of the benefits of healthy food might not be the best way to get them to eat it, a study has indicated.
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The later toll of protracted conflict
Children are more likely to experience mental health difficulties if they live in an area hit by war, terrorism and extensive military activity, new research has revealed.
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Why video games can be good for children
Spending a short time playing video games every day can make children better-adjusted, a new study has revealed.
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Psychologists blame Darth Vader's parents
Why was Darth Vader such a bad dude? According to a team of psychologists, it's down to his lack of parental care: the fact he was separated from his mother at age 9, and his father's absence. 
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Teen insomnia and mental health
Scientists in Australia have identified a link between insomnia among teenagers and various mental health conditions.
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Professional self-identity and mums
The amount of time a woman spends with her children is affected by her professional self-identity, a study has revealed.
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Alcohol advertising and youth drinking
Scientists have identified a link between alcohol advertising and the behaviour of young people who take up drinking.
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TV and children's development
A child's television viewing habits can have a significant impact on their education and development, according to a new study.
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Natural habitats benefit kids' wellbeing
Creating natural habitats in school playgrounds could have a positive impact on the mental health of children, according to a new study.
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Warning texts can curb binge drinking
Text messages could be a useful means of preventing young people from drinking to excess, new research suggests.
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Our briefing on school attendance, exclusion and persistent absence
A briefing from the British Psychological Society highlights the future risks to children and young people from educational disengagement. It shows what psychology can offer and makes recommendations for policy makers to improve school attendance.
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Study of conduct disorder in teen girls
Researchers at the University of Southampton are to research the causes of conduct disorder (CD) in teenage girls, thanks to a share of funding from the European Uni
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