Sound-meaning similarities found across thousands of languages https://t.co/2bW7we9Cei — PsyPost.org (@PsyPost) February 19, 2017 “These sound symbolic patterns show up again and again across the world, independent of the geographical dispersal of humans and independent of language lineage,” said Morten H. Christiansen, professor of psychology and director of Cornell’s CognitiveContinue Reading

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/89512073/four-men-arrested-on-charges-of-possessing-images-of-child-sexual-abuse Customs investigations manager Maurice O’Brien said combatting child exploitation was a “high priority” for the agency. “Whether it’s someone carrying child sexual abuse images and videos across the border or offending by uploading, downloading or sharing such material over the virtual border, Customs is committed to catching them. “CustomsContinue Reading

What Depression Actually Is, Because It’s More Than ‘Just Being Sad’ Depression is becoming addicted to anything that gives you purpose. Whether it’s being a perfectionist in academics or becoming a workaholic. It’s becoming the most involved in a group or organization because you need something to look forward to. It’sContinue Reading

How to talk to kids about sexual abuse, and how you can help prevent it https://t.co/4YQdfQ0sc3 — Andrew J.S. Willis (@ajswillis) February 18, 2017 Model an environment of calmness, openness and safety to ask questions. “Throughout childhood and teen years, parents modeling calm, support and openness, rather than confrontational questioning,Continue Reading

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/89359350/carolyn-henwood-time-has-come-for-new-zealanders-to-clearly-state-how-children-should-be-treated More than half of the people we spoke with said they were sexually abused. A number of girls had to accept that sex with the foster father was part of the deal, otherwise they’d be moved on. Boys were often given to farmers as free labour. Nothing was theirs,Continue Reading

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11800329 Forty-one sexual assault and harassment complaints were lodged in the NZ Defence Force, including one for sexual violation or rape last year. This was up 15 on the previous year and the highest figure in 10 years of data released to the Herald under the Official Information Act. ItContinue Reading

Civil Defence stung by minister’s criticism. https://t.co/1ttThnAaET pic.twitter.com/vFq71bCXX4 — RNZ (@radionz) February 16, 2017 Hearing the Civil Defence Minister criticise the response to the Port Hills fire “does nothing for the engagement of volunteers”, Canterbury’s civil defence controller says. The minister, Gerry Brownlee, has criticised how long it took forContinue Reading

Love isn't one-size-fits-all, but these 10 guidelines can help you build deeper, more lasting relationships. https://t.co/APwsVauNmN #love — Psychology Today (@PsychToday) February 15, 2017 1. Never invalidate or erase the personal reality of someone you love. Every one of us counts on our partner supporting and validating the way weContinue Reading