ADHD can exacerbate anxiety, and anxiety can exacerbate ADHD. Girls are particularly vulnerable to developing anxiety disorders, but researchers have recently discovered something that may help slow down – or prevent – the development of these types of disorders.
Researchers have investigated the mental health of all of Norway’s Lebanon and Afghanistan veterans. One factor determines whether they struggle after having killed another person.
Rape myths such as ‘scantily clad’ and ‘being promiscuous’ can influence sentencing in Norwegian courtrooms. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants typically receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions.
A recent study shows that a new programme can increase ‘grit’ and self-efficacy in adolescents. Approximately 16,000 young people will soon have access to this programme each year.
Ten years of research on yoga as a stress-reducing activity provides a clear answer: A little effort offers real health benefits.
Those who believe they will be able to achieve their goals are also more passionate and have greater willpower.
A new test can determine if you have the right attitude to achieve your goals.
Most Afghanistan veterans manage well, but not all. Anger, not PTSD, is the main problem.
We learn much better when writing by hand instead of on a keyboard, and using fine motor skills is important for children’s brain development.
Plastic, and plastic pollution, are a huge problem for both human health and the environment. An interdisciplinary panel of experts suggests that politicians take three concrete steps to better understand and rein in this growing problem.
Despite the effect smoking has on cancer, many people continue to smoke after receiving a cancer diagnosis. A simple test can help predict whether smokers are likely to succeed in quitting.
Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders.
Researchers found no evidence that the use of social media has a negative impact on social skills, but children with social anxiety may be at risk.
Young people who have adverse childhood experiences are at greater risk of poor dental health. This is important knowledge for dental health services, according to new research.
A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising.
A new tool has been developed to identify the early warning signs of burnout. Below we outline the basics
Researchers find the most depression and the least adaptability in poorer areas that are home to a larger proportion of minorities.
Do you really know why your partner gets jealous? We understand a surprising amount about other people’s jealousy, but we understand our own sex best.
The vast majority of us cradle babies in the crook of our left arm. Researchers think they know why.
When children first learn to read, a number of factors affect their success. Some of these factors benefit girls more than boys.
Norway is often seen as a shining example of how a country can make its transportation greener by encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars. But Norway’s approach isn’t for everyone — and it may be hampering the country’s efforts to make its transport solutions truly climate friendly.
Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents and guardians. Researchers at NTNU have now taken a closer look at the impact of using social media such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok on young people’s mental health.
In Norway, girls are much better at reading than boys. But girls and boys perform equally well when using a new teaching method.
It’s not true that women are subjected to sexual double standards, researchers say. Most people tend to be more liberal than they think other people are. But not all behaviour is OK.
