Aggressive behavior in schools is a problem that can disrupt teaching and learning for all students, not just those that are hostile or engage in fighting. Research in Spain suggests that a socio-emotional learning (SEL) program can help to reduce aggression among youth by increasing their levels of empathy.
March 2014
27 March 2014
Cognitive behavioral programs can help children learn better behavior, especially when their parents are involved. But services that target parents of kids with disruptive behavior often have astonishingly high dropout rates. School-based interventions are a good alternative for hard-to-reach children, a recent study argues.
24 March 2014
Around one in ten children and young people experience psychiatric disorders, creating huge additional costs for public services. But it is schools and special education that are bearing the brunt, rather than health or social care services, say economic impact analysts in the UK.
19 March 2014
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13 March 2014
The recent death, aged 101, of Dr Andrew Semple, former Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool, has highlighted the great achievements of public health pioneers in the UK – and the continuing relevance of their work for prevention science today.
11 March 2014
If parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were better educated about the condition, might it help reduce the severity of symptoms and improve attention levels? Research into a 12-week “psychoeducation” program in Spain provides a positive answer.
06 March 2014
Up to a quarter of children grow up with mentally ill or addicted parents, making them vulnerable to a range of psychological, social and cognitive problems. Attending a support group can help these children to reduce their negative thoughts and improve their social skills, a new study claims.
04 March 2014
The ability to identify young people prone to risky health and sexual behaviors could help reduce the likelihood of negative life outcomes, and ultimately costs for public health services. A recent study of teenage girls in the UK revealed that those who saw their world as chaotic and uncontrollable were more likely to be involved with alcohol, drugs, and risky sex.
