New research from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences indicates that fear-based messaging may result in mixed effects when it comes to public health.
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WVU professor: Personal desire, not shaming, should serve as motivator to arise from the unhealthy pits of COVID
George Kelley, a professor in West Virginia University’s School of Public Health, said he believes the key now is to push forward from the pandemic and into healthier lifestyles.
Dip your toe – or dive right in: WVU psychologists spill advice on reentering the world post-COVID
A high percentage of the population may experience “re-entry anxiety” as more people get vaccinated, guidelines are loosened and the masks come off, according to WVU psychologists.
Studies highlight ‘unprecedented and unique dangers’ for children during COVID-19
Two new studies investigating child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal “concerning results” that confirm warning signs seen early in the pandemic, according to researchers at UAB and the University of Michigan.
Parents Invited to Join Study About the Impact of COVID-19 on Young Children
Lexington, Ky. (Sep. 4, 2020) — Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting parents and primary caregivers to participate in a study about the emotional impact of COVID-19 on young children ages one to five and their families. Meghan Marsac, Ph.D.,…