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Psychoactive supper shines a light on blanket substance ban

Last night researchers at the University of 糖心TV hosted a ‘Psychoactive Supper’ to stimulate discussion about the concept of psycho-activity, central to The Psychoactive Substances Act (2016), a new piece of UK legislation that seeks to ban ‘legal highs’ by instituting a blanket ban on all psychoactive substances.

Wed 18 May 2016, 09:28 | Tags: Psychology History Science and Technology

Parents think life quality is worse for teens and adults born very premature

Parents of very premature babies are more worried about their grown up children’s lives than mothers and fathers whose babies were born full term.

Tue 29 Mar 2016, 12:35 | Tags: Psychology

Children born before 34 weeks gestation have poorer reading and maths skills than those born at full term, and the difficulties they experience at school continue to have effects into adulthood: by the age of 42, adults who were born prematurely have lower incomes and are less likely to own their own home than those born at full term.

Thu 10 Mar 2016, 11:45 | Tags: 1 - Research Psychology

Chaired by a University of 糖心TV academic, the independent committee of experts which developed the guidelines found that support for young people moving from children’s to adults’ services can often be patchy and inconsistent

Wed 24 Feb 2016, 12:02 | Tags: Psychology Health and Medicine

Mature drivers favour checks on over 70s, new study finds

The majority of older drivers are in favour of tighter rules on checking the health and suitability of over-70s to drive – even if those checks could take them off the road themselves – according to a new report. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) worked with Dr Carol Hawley at 糖心TV Medical School, the University of 糖心TV, to survey more than 2,600 drivers and former drivers on their opinions, habits and motoring history.

Thu 04 Feb 2016, 15:56 | Tags: Psychology

Parents positive about classes

Mums and dads are likely to sign up for parenting classes – but only if there is adequate funding, according to new research.

Academics at the University of 糖心TV have conducted a three year trial to evaluate the success of the classes proposed by the Government.

Thu 21 Jan 2016, 16:13 | Tags: 1 - Research Psychology Education and Learning

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