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Teens today spend more time on digital media, less time reading

If you can’t remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you’re not alone. In recent years, less than 20 percent of US teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day, according to new […]

Published on August 20, 2018

In teen friendships, misery does love company

A longitudinal study examined anxiety, depression, social withdrawal, and submissiveness to predict the end of teen friendships. Do friendships end because of one child’s mental health problems or do they end because of differences between friends on the degree to which each friend suffers from these problems? Findings show that children’s personal struggles need not […]

Published on August 20, 2018

16 going on 66: Will you be the same person 50 years from now?

From 16 to 66 your personality will change and over time you will generally become more emotionally stable. But don’t compare yourself to others; those who are the most emotionally stable when young are probably going to continue being the most stable as they age. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 17, 2018