Behavioral Health and Research Home Latest News Talking to Your Kids About Sexting June 2, 2020, 10:34 AM by Jeff Temple, PhD Is sexting a modern-day version of flirting? Does it lead to sexual behavior in real life (IRL as the kids would say)? We’re joined on the show today by Dr. Jeff Temple of the University of Texas Medical Branch. Full story My Struggle with Postpartum Anxiety June 2, 2020, 10:33 AM by Holly West and Jeff Temple The panic was overwhelming. The majority of my waking moments were consumed with fear and worry. Yet, there was a beautiful infant in my arms and I desperately wanted to be the “typical” mother who was embracing the ability to be “super.” The feelings of anxiety and worry I was experiencing were not necessarily new to me since I have had Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for years. Full story Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Pregnancy Loss June 2, 2020, 10:32 AM by Bruce Jancin DENVER – Women who experience difficulty staying asleep are at increased risk of having one or more pregnancies that don’t result in a live birth, a large epidemiologic study suggests. Full story The Hashtag Show June 2, 2020, 10:31 AM by Michelle Drouin Full story Digital forms of dating violence on the rise June 2, 2020, 10:30 AM by Dr. Jeff Temple and Joris Van Ouytsel GALVESTON, Texas – Many teens experience physical or sexual abuse within their romantic relationships and now dating violence can also be perpetrated digitally by harassing, stalking or controlling a romantic partner via technology and social media. Full story Archive News