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Warmth and affection from parents in early childhood can have lifelong physical and mental health benefits. Research published in JAMA Psychiatry found that children who experience greater maternal warmth at the age of three have better positive perceptions of social safety by the age of 14 which the leads to better physical and mental health outcomes at age 16. [More]

Teens who exercise with their parents are likely to have better physical and mental health. Research published in Health Reports found that teens who engaged in a higher amount of family physical activity reported better mental health and greater life satisfaction. [More]

Children who are exposed to paternal depression at the time they enter kindergarten are more likely to have teacher-reported behavioral issues as well as poor social skill at the age of nine. Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that is the paternal depression remained undiagnosed or unaddressed, there can be negative behavioral and social impacts on children for years. [More]

Those experiencing an eating disorder are more harshly judged than those with other mental health conditions. Research from the University of South Australia found the social stigma associated with eating disorders could make it harder for people to seek help. [More]

Having a job over 50 for those who want one can boost overall wellbeing. The University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging found that more than two thirds of people who work after 50 say it helps their physical and mental health. [More]

Did your parents have a favorite child? Research published in the Psychological Bulletin suggests they may have and the factors contributing to favoritism may surprise you. [More]

Feeling lonely has a greater impact on sleep for college students than too much screen time. Research from Oregon State University found that students with high levels of loneliness were more likely to have difficulties sleeping compared with less lonely students, regardless of their level of screen time. [More]

More than 33% of people aged between 50 to 80 feel lonely. Loneliness and isolation among this group has mostly returned to pre pandemic levels, but remains high. [More]

One in five parents worry their children don’t have friends or don’t have enough friends. Results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health found that 90 percent of parents think their children would like to make new friends. [More]

COVID lockdowns caused many families to eat more meals at home, and it may have had an unexpected benefit. Research published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice found that families who ate together more often during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced in increase in quality family time during dinners. [More]