Experts warn that over-protecting children from distress may hinder their ability to develop coping skills, advocating for measured opportunities to experience discomfort and build independence as the new school year begins. As the new school year approaches, child specialists increasingly…
As children return to school, experts highlight innovative approaches for parents to manage anxiety, offering reassurance and early intervention strategies to prevent long-term stress. As late summer gives way to the new school year, many families find themselves juggling shopping…
Kelechi Ubozoh highlights the importance of proactive mental health preparations for Black families, unveiling her new psychiatric guide designed to empower communities before crises occur. Kelechi Ubozoh says her work in mental health advocacy was shaped by her own experience…
Recent research highlights the specific brain areas affected in children with ADHD and suggests that simplifying instructions and reducing memory load can enhance organisation and compliance. For many children and teenagers with ADHD, a long list of instructions is not…
As the new school year approaches, many children experience stress and anxiety. Experts highlight simple strategies for parents to help ease the transition and support young people’s mental health amid rising back-to-school worries. As the new school year draws closer,…
While some assert that psychological traits are set by early childhood and immune to parenting after age 21, recent studies reveal a more nuanced picture, highlighting ongoing influences of family environment well into adolescence and early adulthood depending on individual…
As students return to classrooms across South Florida and the US, experts offer practical advice to help children manage back-to-school anxiety and maintain emotional wellbeing during the pivotal transition from holiday freedom to routine. With schools reopening across South Florida…
Recent updates highlight the developmental nature of tics, debunk stereotypes, and emphasise effective behavioural treatments for those affected by Tourette syndrome and related tic disorders. Tics are sudden, repeated movements or sounds that are hard to suppress, and they usually…
A Geneva study reveals that engaging vulnerable teenagers in improvisational theatre can prevent emotional decline, highlighting its potential as a practical mental health support tool for struggling adolescents. A classroom experiment in Geneva suggests that not all social and emotional…
A large US study reveals a strong association between problematic social media use and increased ADHD symptoms in teenage boys, raising concerns over the addictive nature of online platforms and their impact on mental health. Paediatricians are warning that teenage…
A survey by Atelier of Minds highlights that Indonesian parents often spot signs of neurodivergence first, underscoring the need for clearer pathways from recognition to support amidst rising awareness and diverse support needs for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and…
Research reveals that adolescents’ impulsive reactions stem from brain development delays, emphasising the importance of regulation over correction and practical tools like DBT techniques to manage outbursts effectively. Teenagers who snap, slam doors or shut down are often not being…
