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Low attention control in early adolescence is a genetic risk factor for anxiety disorders, UTA researchers find

Mon, Jun 20, 2016 15:53 CET

University of Texas at Arlington researchers have found that low attention control in early adolescence is related to a genetic risk factor for four different anxiety disorders. Young teens who suffer from anxiety are also more vulnerable to additional problems like depression, drug dependence, suicidal behavior and educational underachievement. The National Institutes of Mental Health reports that 8 per cent of teens ages 13 to 18 have an anxiety disorder, with anxiety-related problems often peaking during this time. Most adults diagnosed with anxiety or mood disorders also report the

Youth more likely to be bullied at schools with anti-bullying programs, UT Arlington researcher finds

Thu, Sep 12, 2013 23:37 CET

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Anti-bullying initiatives have become standard at schools across the country, but a new UT Arlington study finds that students attending those schools may be more likely to be a victim of bullying than children at schools without such programs. The findings run counter to the common perception that bullying prevention programs can help protect kids from repeated harassment or physical and emotional attacks. “One possible reason for this is that the students who are victimizing their peers have learned the language from these anti-bullying campaigns and programs,”

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Low attention control in early adolescence is a genetic risk factor for anxiety disorders, UTA researchers find

Youth more likely to be bullied at schools with anti-bullying programs, UT Arlington researcher finds

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