Belonging to a group can make you feel safe and supported. But there can be downsides, too.
- Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
New research reveals that being bullied in high school can have effects that last well into adulthood.
Friendships are important, but are they always healthy? New research finds that teens who feel dominated by their friends experience lower self-esteem and more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Bullied teens reported heightened anxiety when they were attending in-person school, but not when they were attending online school.
A study found the emotional dynamic between young heterosexual partners can have a measurable physiological effect on men, but not on women.
Estudios psicológicos demuestran que el hecho de ayudar a otros nos hace sentir mejor. El hallazgo puede tener una importancia especial para los adolescentes deprimidos.
Psychology researchers found that daily acts of kindness were linked to increases in positive mood – especially for teens who felt depressed.
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