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Do the same mechanisms drive social anxiety in autistic and neurotypical adolescents?
Researchers at King’s College London have recently published data on how cognitive, emotional and sensory factors are associated with social anxiety in adolescents with autism.
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Creating a “SafeSpot” for mental health education in schools
SafeSpot is a digital educational programme that aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and develop helpful coping strategies to improve mental health in young people.
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In Conversation… Dr Emma Sciberras on Sleep and Anxiety in ADHD
Dr Emma Sciberras discusses sleep and anxiety in ADHD, around 70% of children with ADHD will have sleep problems and anxiety can exacerbate ADHD symptoms. Includes transcription, and links.
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In Conversation… Prof Miranda Wolpert MBE
Head of the mental health priority area at The Wellcome Trust Professor Miranda Wolpert MBE discusses areas of research the trust is working on. Includes transcription, and links.
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In Conversation… Dr Bernadka Dubicka
Bernadka discusses the IMPACT study, the use of technology among children and young people, including the positives and negatives of social media. Includes transcription, and links.
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Are social networking sites contributing to depression and anxiety symptoms in young people?
Earlier this year, Elena Marie Piteo and Kelly Ward conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between social networking site (SNS) use and depression and anxiety symptoms in young people.
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Can boosting physical activity improve ADHD symptoms in preschoolers?
“Our study findings highlight the possibility that MVPA might be a tool that can be used to reduce preschoolers’ ADHD behaviours and associated impairments, especially for young children at risk for ADHD” Betsy Hoza.
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In Conversation… Prof Argyris Stringaris
Professor Argyris Stringaris discusses his research and the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) with freelance Journalist Jo Carlowe. Includes transcription, and links.
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In Conversation… Mia Eisenstadt
Mia Eisenstadt discusses her current research on the stressors, risk and protective factors for mental health and wellbeing, how research informs mental health interventions and the important role of self care during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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In Conversation… Dr Farhana Mann on Loneliness
Dr Farhana Mann gives a general overview of the landscape of loneliness and it impacts on children and young people. Includes transcription, and links.
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