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New research has provided evidence that a gene involved with the transport of serotonin – a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of wellbeing – is related to social anxiety disorder.   http://www.sciencealert.com/study-finds-some-much-needed-clues-into-the-genetic-cause-of-social-anxiety?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=bee67f1ba4-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-bee67f1ba4-365490661  

A recent study identified what parenting practices parents of successful kids tend to have in common: http://www.businessinsider.com/parents-of-successful-kids-2016-12/#they-develop-a-relationship-with-their-kids-6

Overcoming Youth Addiction to a Brighter Tomorrow: Joui and Dave Share Their Amazing Stories (shared by http://recoverywell.org) Photo credit: Pixabay   Every recovering addict I’ve interviewed agrees that a major part of sobriety is accepting responsibility for their past actions. But I met quite a few whose substance abuse began in childhood — long before they […]

A study suggest that people with OCD have difficulty learning to differentiate safe vs unsafe stimuli on a neurological level: http://www.sciencealert.com/this-could-explain-why-people-with-ocd-can-t-overcome-their-urges?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=6edad9e60e-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-6edad9e60e-365490661  

Updated meta-analysis confirms playing violent games increases the risk of aggression, violence, and desensitization, and decreases empathy: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2017-07146-003