I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?
A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort. Here’s what it looks like in children – and how to respond.
Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too
In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.
Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing
A large survey showed links between gaming and wellbeing and found a way to show cause and effect – that even owning a gaming console improved wellbeing.
Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image
Our new study found watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise had an immediate negative effect on body image satisfaction for young women.