School quality ratings significantly reflect the preparation of a school's students, not just the school's contribution to learning gains, according to new research.
Read more …Is it the school, or the students?
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen and when could it actually be harmful? A new study demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and anxiety of a situation, the more likely people are to become overly optimistic -- even to the point where it can prevent us from taking essential action.
Read more …Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to new research. The relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. This study suggests that a common mechanism might contribute to the two conditions.
Read more …Positive associations between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression