Research from the University of Rochester suggests adolescents exhibiting problematic gaming behaviours show reduced activity in the brain’s reward system, highlighting potential neurological factors behind gaming vulnerabilities. Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that teenagers who showed stronger…
As technology becomes integral to childhood, experts emphasise the importance of setting boundaries, focusing on content quality, and fostering offline experiences to ensure healthy development. Families do not need to assume that a child who reaches for a device first…
The number of children diagnosed with autism in Malaysia has surged, prompting urgent calls for scaled-up support and infrastructure amid rising diagnoses and systemic pressure. Malaysia is confronting a steep rise in the number of children identified with autism, a…
Creating a supportive environment with routine, emotional literacy, and adult modelling helps children face adversity and build resilience, vital for mental wellbeing amidst rising adolescent mental health issues. When a child lies awake before a school presentation, overwhelmed by nerves,…
Following a recent knife assault involving a teenager, Taiwanese authorities and mental health professionals emphasise the need for comprehensive crisis management involving families, schools, and community services to prevent escalation of youth violence. A recent knife attack involving a teenager…
A comprehensive review of 55 studies across six regions shows that while adolescent alcohol consumption generally declined during COVID-19 restrictions, the trend was highly inconsistent worldwide, exposing complex regional and social dynamics. A new global review suggests that the pandemic’s…
New insights highlight the importance of structuring physical spaces to help those with ADHD overcome challenges, shifting focus from self-control to environmental adjustments for improved focus and task initiation. Trying to manage ADHD by sheer determination often ends in exhaustion…
Experts highlight that boosted routines, reassurance, and gradual separations can help parents navigate the common but challenging clingy behaviour in toddlers, which is typically a passing phase. A toddler who suddenly wants constant proximity can leave parents feeling drained, especially…
Psychotherapists highlight enduring emotional impacts of physical punishment from childhood, revealing how societal norms obscure its damaging effects and urging a reevaluation of disciplinary practices. Many adults who were smacked as children still carry the effects into later life, even…
As classrooms reach the third week of term, small shifts in communication, understanding individual needs, and peer involvement are transforming routines and fostering faster progress for students with diverse needs, with promising implications for inclusive education. By the end of…
While adolescents increasingly talk about mental health among their peers, many find it difficult to approach their parents, exposing ongoing barriers to support and understanding. Many teenagers say mental health is no longer something to hide from friends, but it…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers practical skills like the STOP pause to help people navigate conflicts more mindfully, reducing emotional escalation before it spirals out of control. Conflict often begins long before the words do. A raised voice, a racing heartbeat…
