Three new studies show a relationship between child rearing practices common in foraging hunter-gathering societies (how we humans have spent about 99 percent of our history) and better mental health, greater empathy and conscience development, and higher intelligence in children.
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September 22, 2010
December 18, 2009
Caring for children with autism: Avoiding time pressure for better mental health?
Caring for children with autism, especially those with severe autism, is often extremely challenging for the entire family. Some children with autism require continuous monitoring throughout their childhoods and beyond, and the costs associated with the most common interventions and assessments can place major strains on the family’s resources. While some studies have found that mothers of
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August 25, 2009
Mind Helps Pave The Way For Better Mental Health Support At Work, UK
Mind is delighted by the Government's announcement that it will look at improving the support offered to people with mental distress in the workplace. A pilot project by Hammersmith and Fulham Mind and Islington Mind called In Work Support is already trialling a new approach to providing practical, tailored support to employees.
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May 1, 2009
Including family members in the treatment of children and adolescents: Why it is important and how to do it effectively
By Les Gordon, M.A., LMFT & Katie Gordon, Ph.D. Part 1: Why It's Important (Katie Gordon, Ph.D.) Simply put, it's important to include family members in the treatment of children and adolescents because it leads to better mental health outcomes....
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