In a recent study from Sweden, researchers showed that children who live in joint physical custody situations have better overall health and
fewer psychological problems than children who primarily reside with one parent.
But, overall, growing up in a father - absent home is a major risk factor for depression in teen girls, while having an involved father is linked to
fewer psychological problems.
There is research suggesting adolescents have
fewer psychological problems if their parents have joint custody rather than if they are solely in the care of one parent.
«As a result, married people may be happier, live more satisfying lives, and have
fewer psychological problems, including depression.
When parents have mild to moderate conflict that involves support and compromise and positive emotions, children develop better social skills and self - esteem, enjoy increased emotional security, develop better relationships with parents, do better in school and have
fewer psychological problems.
Dr. Sears also referred to the Forbes study which found that children who co-sleep also exhibit
fewer psychological problems.
When parents have mild to moderate conflict that involves support and compromise and positive emotions, children develop better social skills and self - esteem, enjoy increased emotional security, develop better relationships with parents, do better in school and have
fewer psychological problems.
PsyBlog sums up one study on the subject which entailed showing some research participants a video on the idea that stress can be enhancing: «This led to them reporting better performance at work and
fewer psychological problems over the subsequent two weeks.
Not exact matches
In addition, breastfed children develop
fewer cavities, have lower blood pressure,
fewer psychological, behavioral and learning
problems and better cognitive development.
«Rather than focusing on preventing
psychological problems in a
few students, this programme aims at strengthening the
psychological resilience of all children,» said Dr Pluess.
In one, researchers examined how SEL intervention programs (such as social skills training, parent training with home visits, peer coaching, reading tutoring, and classroom social - emotional curricula) for kindergarten students impacted their adult lives, and found that these programs led to 10 % (59 % vs. 69 % for the control group)
fewer psychological, behavioral, or substance abuse
problems at the age of 25 (Dodge et al., 2014).
Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, worry, distressing memories, PTSD, nightmares, and traumatic events are just a
few of the
psychological problems that can be effectively treated with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocess).
The conclusion of the two meta - analyses and the systematic reviews, and the over-all conclusion of the most recent scholarly work on SFBT, is that Solution - Focused Brief Therapy is an effective approach to the treatment of
psychological problems, with effect sizes similar to other evidenced - based approaches, such as CBT and IPT, but that these effects are found in
fewer average sessions, and using an approach style that is more benign (Gingerich et al, 2012; Trepper & Franklin, 2012).
Individuals with higher self - esteem are more satisfied with their lives, have
fewer interpersonal
problems, achieve at a higher and more consistent level, and are less susceptible to
psychological problems (e.g., anxiety and depression) and physical illness than those with lower self - esteem.
Fact: «Some research suggests that contact between children and fathers who do not live together is associated with
fewer behavior
problems and improved
psychological well - being.
Children raised in families that experience multiple transitions do not consistently have higher levels of behavioral
problems or lower test scores than do children in family types with one or
fewer transitions, even when only child characteristics are controlled... Finally, maternal
psychological well - being is shown to be an important mechanism by which family structure affects behavioral outcomes, but not cognitive ones.»
Other studies, however, have found continued contact to be related to improved
psychological scores,
fewer behavioral
problems, and better peer relationships (Peterson and Zill, 1986; Wallerstein and Kelly, 1980).»
Individuals with higher self - esteem are more satisfied with their lives, have
fewer interpersonal
problems, achieve at a higher and more consistent level, and are less susceptible to
psychological problems (e.g., anxiety and depression) and physical illness (Brown, 1993) than those with lower self - esteem.
A behavioral concept developed in the late 1960's, often cited in child custody cases suggesting a condition that infants and young children are at risk of developing serious
psychological problems as an older child and adult if time away from the primary caregiver is prevented, impaired or disrupted for more than a
few hours at a time; the legal effect of which denied access to the non-custodial parent.
These are just a
few questions that are pertinent at this point in time, when interest in mindfulness for parenting issues and children's
psychological problems is increasing and we have some, but not enough, evidence that mindfulness might be an effective approach for these groups.
Research shows that over time, adolescents who have been reared authoritatively continue to show more success in school, better
psychological development, and
fewer behavior
problems than their counterparts from other types of homes.
Other warning signs of depression or
psychological problems include radical changes in behavior such as fighting at school, cheating, stealing, lying, or intense arguments with others (teachers, friends; or you or their other parent), declining school performance for over a period of a
few weeks, developing physical ailments or chronic complaints (such as stomach or headaches), sleep
problems, eating disorders (or gaining or losing more than ten pounds when not trying to), changes in peer relationships such as losing friends or isolating themselves from social activities, and sadness that lasts more than a
few days.
A systematic review of neighbourhood characteristics and health outcomes only identified one study that considered mental disorders.12, 13 Recent studies have shown that neighbourhood social disorganisation is associated with depressive symptoms14 and that living in socioeconomically deprived areas is associated with depression, 15,16 with higher levels of child
problem behaviour, 17 with a higher incidence of non-psychotic disorders.18 A randomised controlled trial that moved families from high poverty neighbourhoods to non-poor neighbourhoods showed that both parents and children who moved reported
fewer psychological distress symptoms than did control families who did not move.19
While several studies analyzed the impact of maternal attachment insecurity on their children's
psychological symptoms (sleep disorders, behavior
problems)(20, 21),
few studies focused on the effect on children / adolescents» somatic symptoms (22).
Findings indicate that, regardless of age, children of authoritative parents perform better in school, display
fewer conduct
problems and show better emotional adjustment than those raised in non-authoritative homes.12 Adolescents with authoritative parents who balance appropriate levels of supervision, nurturance and democratic decision - making tend to achieve better psychosocial outcomes.12 Studies reveal that adolescents with authoritative parents are associated with less
psychological distress, higher self - esteem, higher academic achievements, lower levels of delinquency and less substance use.13 Gray and Steinberg13 found that emotional and behavioural
problems tended to be associated with the degree of behavioural control and supervision or monitoring.
While most primary care pediatricians acknowledge the importance of identifying child behavior
problems,
fewer than 2 % of children with a diagnosable
psychological disorder are referred for mental health care in any given year.