Immersive virtual reality therapy helps treat autistic children’s phobias

Virtual reality can be highly effective as a therapy tool. A study at Newcastle University has found that immersive virtual reality programs can be used as therapy tools to treat phobias in children with autism. Having used virtual... read more »

Helicopter Parenting and How to Avoid It

Recent research published in the journal Developmental Psychology has fuelled the argument that helicopter parenting – metaphorically hovering above your child, over-protecting them and exerting excessive control over their life – is damaging children’s wellbeing. The findings come from a study of 422 children when aged two,... read more »

Testosterone and choice of colour of sports strip

20/05/2013 Sports competitors may be more likely to choose a red kit due to their high testosterone levels, new research has suggested. Published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, the study revealed those who opt for a red shirt on the sports field tend... read more »

Links Between Unemployment and Poor Emotional Health

Unemployment and mental health: when you've got no work on the calendar, it can affect your mood and wellbeing. Unemployment and living in situations of social... read more »