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Effectively treating childhood anxiety can be done for less, new study finds
Researchers at the FIU Center for Children and Families have found computer-based interventions can cut childhood anxiety treatment costs nearly […]
Posts tagged with: "Psychology"
Childhood trauma affects brain and increases risk of substance use in adolescence, study finds
A new study led by FIU researchers at the Center for Children and Families found that traumatic childhood experiences like […]
Alumna Audrey M. Edmonson now chairwoman of the Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners
On Friday, Jan. 11, President Mark B. Rosenberg shared the following message with the university community: The week is ending […]
Unstoppable: A look at FIU’s decade of progress
Back in 2008, the U.S. economy sunk to historic lows as Wall Street and the world’s banking system lay in […]
Psychology ranked in top 10 by National Science Foundation
Florida International University was recently ranked No. 9 in the nation by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research funding […]
Worried about traveling with your kids over the holidays? Read this first.
A little preparation can spare parents who travel with their children – and those around them – from feeling the […]
Children with ADHD or autism could be early indicator for younger siblings, new study finds
Younger siblings of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder are more likely to develop either […]
Researchers clear the air about vaping
FIU psychologists Elisa Trucco and Matthew Sutherland are in a race to find answers about the impact of e-cigarettes on […]
Major data release set for early 2019 as recruitment wraps up for nation’s largest adolescent brain study
Research teams all across the globe are eagerly awaiting a major release of data from the largest study ever attempted […]
Program aims to educate faculty members about bias
As an Hispanic-serving institution located in a multicultural region of the country, FIU is no stranger to diversity. However, a […]
McNair Conference inspires undergrads to pursue grad school
Everyone is curious about what the future holds. For graduate school hopefuls attending the FIU McNair Scholars Research Conference, a […]
Guilty until proven innocent: police perceptions affect investigations
When an investigator believes an innocent person is guilty, a wrongful conviction is a real possibility, researchers find. Research […]
Intervention more important than ADHD diagnosis, researcher says
All children — with or without ADHD — can benefit from behavioral strategies. A recent study published in the Journal […]
Could cognitive interview unlock memories in Kavanaugh debate?
The creator of the cognitive interview believes his technique could yield new information into allegations made against United States Supreme […]
Memories of sexual abuse, trauma remain accurate into adulthood
Adults can accurately recall traumatic events from childhood, including instances of sexual abuse, a new article shows. This has prompted […]
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