A Swansea University study found that warnings about SUVs' increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists had a negligible effect on purchasing decisions. Researchers suggest financial penalties are needed to reduce the number of large vehicles on roads.
Psychologists increasingly warn that dismissing a child's emotions with phrases like "don't cry, be strong" can lead to mistrust of feelings and future vulnerability. Experts recommend validating emotions, helping children label them, and guiding problem-solving for healthier emotional adjustment and true resilience.
A survey of US psychologists reveals 77% have patients discussing AI for mental health. Concerns include dependency (36%) and distorted thinking (15%), with some patients forming friendships or intimate relationships with chatbots.
Iran reportedly hired two senior psychologists to advise its negotiating team on managing President Trump's behavior during indirect talks aimed at ending conflict. The psychologists assessed Trump's 'psychopathic behavior pattern' to shape messages relayed through mediators.
Indonesia bans children from using digital platforms, prompting support from child psychologists but posing compliance challenges for e-commerce companies to implement accurate, privacy-protecting age-verification systems.
Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly confined in a dog cage, a case that sparked public outrage and renewed calls for earlier reporting and intervention. The calls for action came as the latest official statistics showed that more than 100 reports had been made since a mandatory reporting requirement for suspected child abuse came into effect in January. Professor Hou Wai-kai,...
