New research shows that adolescent girls’ intent to slim down doesn’t always align with health, underscoring the urgent need for supportive interventions.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
Culture Post: Mother’s Warmth in Childhood Can Influence Teen Health By Shaping Perceptions of Social Safety
A woman and a little girl are standing close to each other, both smiling happily. They appear to be enjoying a shared moment of joy and connection.
A recent study found that children who experience more maternal warmth at age 3 have more positive perceptions of social safety at age 14, which in turn predicts better physical and mental health outcomes at age 17.
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A new international study following children for over a decade found that boys who watched violent TV as preschoolers showed measurably higher rates of aggression and delinquency as teenagers.
Read MoreGreenspace Exposure Supports Brain Development and Mental Health in Adolescents
Researchers have found that greenspace exposure is associated with widespread patterns of structural brain development during early adolescence, which in turn are associated with better academic and mental outcomes.
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