A new Irish study reveals a more than fourfold increase in adults receiving ADHD medication over the past decade, driven by greater awareness and expanding services amid rising prescriptions and spending. A new Irish study suggests that ADHD treatment has…
The Lindsay Clancy case exposes critical gaps in mental health care, revealing that accurate diagnosis must be complemented by ongoing therapy to prevent tragedy and better understand patient suffering. The Lindsay Clancy case has become a grim focal point for…
Research highlights the importance of teaching the mental processes behind organisational tools to foster true independence among students, moving beyond simple prompts to deliberate instruction and habit formation. Teachers and therapists often hand students planners, checklists, timers and visual schedules…
Parenting often defies idyllic expectations, exposing parents to sensory overload, privacy challenges, financial pressures, and emotional rollercoasters. Experts highlight the importance of connection and patience amid these unpredictable realities. Parenting rarely matches the calm, curated version many people imagine before…
A recent study suggests a three-month computer-based programme may improve attention in children with ADHD, though researchers caution that findings are preliminary and require more rigorous testing. A three-month brain-training programme may help some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
New research reveals that mutual positive exchanges between babies and caregivers not only foster early emotional skills but also build vital physiological systems, with implications for lifelong emotional health. A baby’s smile may be doing more than expressing contentment. New…
Child therapists warn that well-meaning grandparent behaviours, such as encouraging secrets and physical affection without consent, can undermine children’s sense of safety and autonomy. Experts advocate for clear boundaries, open communication, and respecting parental roles to foster healthy relationships. Grandparents…
Experts emphasise the importance of continuous, age-appropriate talk about puberty, consent, and relationships, encouraging parents to create a safe space for questions and trust. Parents are often urged to have “the talk” about sex, but the better approach is usually…
New research reveals that later sleep schedules and social jet lag in teenagers may influence brain regions involved in emotion and reward, highlighting a potential public health concern over circadian misalignment beyond sleep duration. A new analysis of U.S. adolescents…
A recent MRI study uncovers widespread brain structural differences associated with psychopathic traits in adolescent boys, challenging the idea of isolated regional abnormalities and offering insights into persistent antisocial behaviour. A study of incarcerated boys suggests that elevated psychopathic traits…
Recent research reveals a significant increase in school absences among Irish children over the past decade, driven by complex social, emotional, and economic factors, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the trend. School absenteeism in Ireland has risen in the past…
Developmental research reveals that children’s deception is a complex sign of growing social, cognitive, and moral skills, offering insights into their understanding of others and self-control. Parents often treat a child’s lie as a red flag, but developmental research suggests…
