A new study sheds light on the severe mental health challenges faced by young people ageing out of foster care, revealing a prevalent rate of complex post-traumatic stress disorder and highlighting the importance of trauma-informed support. A study by former…
Emerging studies highlight the dangers of unstructured, unsupervised free time for children and adolescents, underscoring the importance of supervision and organised activities to mitigate conduct problems, substance use, and offending. A growing body of research suggests that long stretches of…
A new expanded screening approach incorporating measures of household unpredictability could better identify children at risk of depression and sleep problems, according to research in Nature Mental Health, leading to earlier intervention opportunities. A new screening approach may help doctors…
Family psychologist Nina Grimm recounts a tense in-car incident where a child’s overstimulation led to dangerous aggression, emphasising the need for parents to maintain calm and set clear boundaries in challenging situations. Nina Grimm, a family psychologist, described a moment…
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide in New Jersey is strengthening its efforts to support vulnerable teens through expanded education, crisis resources, and early intervention initiatives, aiming to reduce youth suicide rates. The Society for the Prevention of…
A study of nearly 1,900 preschool children with autism reveals emotional reactivity as a central component, paving the way for more personalised support strategies and highlighting the disorder’s diverse subgroups. A study of nearly 1,900 preschool children with autism spectrum…
Evolving parenting practices emphasise listening, respect, and consent, challenging traditional notions of politeness and control to foster children’s autonomy and resilience. Many parents inherit ideas about politeness from their own upbringing and assume they are universal. But child-rearing norms do…
A Bulgarian psychologist links the escalation of digital violence and emotional neglect to the rise in youth violence, urging parents to monitor media and foster emotional conversations to prevent tragic outcomes. A Bulgarian psychologist has linked the violent killing of…
A comprehensive review of 133 studies indicates that playing video games can provide small but consistent improvements in mental skills, particularly working memory, across different age groups and game genres. A large new review of research suggests video games may…
As digital devices become more embedded in daily life, new research suggests the links between screen time and childhood wellbeing may be less clear-cut than previously thought, prompting a reassessment of societal fears and parental practices. Screen time has become…
New study from the University of Georgia shows that children who prefer to play alone are often socially content and not necessarily lonely, challenging common assumptions about childhood solitude. New research suggests that a child who prefers to play alone…
Expert guidance suggests that initiating mental health discussions in calm, informal settings and using open-ended questions can reduce discomfort and encourage openness, promoting better support for those in need. Most people waiting to raise mental health concerns make the same…
