Teachers in Poland had a tough job during COVID-19. They did more than just teach lessons. They also helped students deal with stress and problems. This support was crucial, especially when students lost personal resources like friends, family time, and routines. Teachers used different ways to help. Some believed in their ability to make a difference. Others were n...
In Norway, there's a big push to help people who've gone through something terrible: rape. Right after such a traumatic event, getting the right support can make a huge difference. That's where specialized centers come in. These places offer help, but how well they work isn't always clear. A recent study, called the Early Intervention after Rape (EIR) study, is tryin...
Ever wonder why some people have strong friendships and support systems while others struggle? A big study looked into this. It found that what happens in your childhood can really shape your friendships and social support as an adult. The study involved over 200, 000 people from 22 different countries. It showed that having good health, a stable family life, and str...
In Santa Monica, a local entrepreneur is taking a unique approach to tackle homelessness. John Alle, who runs a business in the area, has started a program that offers free one-way flights or bus tickets to homeless individuals. The goal? To help them reunite with family or friends back home. This initiative targets young adults who have been homeless for less than ...
In the United States, there's a group of people who are often overlooked when it comes to grief and loss. These are older parents who have lost their only child. It's a tough topic, and not many studies have looked into how these parents cope. A recent study tried to understand what it's like for these parents. They talked to 24 people who had gone through this kind...
The way we view aging is not set in stone. It can change over time and is influenced by the people around us. A recent study looked at how support and stress from family and friends affect how older adults see themselves aging. The study followed over 22, 000 adults for twelve years, from 2008 to 2020. The findings were interesting. Spouses play a big role. When old...
People who inject drugs often face big hurdles when thinking about quitting. A recent study looked at what makes someone ready to change their drug use habits. Researchers talked to 472 people in Los Angeles and Denver between 2021 and 2022. They found that people were at different stages of readiness to quit. Some were not thinking about quitting at all. Others wer...
Genetic testing for cancer is a powerful tool that can spot cancer risks early. But, surprisingly, not many people are taking advantage of it. A recent investigation dug into why this is happening. It looked at how a person's role as a caregiver, their involvement in online support groups, and their gender might affect their decision to get tested. The study used a ...
In today's world, having a close friend and a support system is crucial. It turns out that these connections vary greatly from one country to the next. And from one group of people to another. This is important to know. Why? Because it helps in creating helpful programs that fit different cultures and groups of people. People from 22 different countries wer...
Teens often feel safe or unsafe based on their surroundings. Past research has looked at how individual or a few risks from friends affect teens' feelings of safety. However, there is not much information on how multiple risks from friends together influence these feelings. Also, the ways these risks and feelings of safety connect are not well understood. This study ...