Psychologist Dr Jemma Anderson highlights how childhood learning and trauma influence OCD development, emphasising early intervention and evidence-based therapy to disrupt the draining cycle of doubt and compulsions. For many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the illness is less a set…
New research underscores the critical importance of early support for children with developmental differences, highlighting significant long-term benefits for individuals and society alike. The case for intervening early in a child’s development rests on both biology and long-term outcomes. In…
Many public schools are shifting towards a holistic approach to behaviour management with PBIS, aiming to foster safer, more equitable learning environments and improve academic and social outcomes for pupils. Public schools are increasingly treating behaviour as more than a…
A new global review reveals that rising temperatures and heatwaves are increasingly associated with poorer mental health outcomes in young people, prompting calls for targeted climate adaptation measures to protect children’s well-being. New research has found that scorching temperatures and…
A comprehensive multi-institutional study reveals that telemedicine has become a lasting component of paediatric primary care, with targeted use in behavioural health and endocrine visits, and potential to boost overall healthcare access and volume. Telemedicine has become a durable part…
A new Oxford-led study shows that nearly a third of adolescents in England encounter self-harm material passively on social media, raising concerns over the influence of recommendation algorithms on youth wellbeing. Social media has become the main arena in which…
Recent discussions and medical guidance reveal that Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can appear suddenly, challenging parents and clinicians to recognise, diagnose, and tailor treatment for this complex condition that impacts children’s behaviour and neurological health.…
Experts argue that strengthening parental involvement and agency can transform children’s mental health outcomes, challenging traditional clinical reliance and highlighting the importance of the family environment in healing and resilience. Parents seeking help for a child in distress are often…
A Stanford University study indicates that analysing children’s speech patterns may provide a more reliable early indicator of future anxiety and depression than focusing solely on the content of their experiences, highlighting the potential for scalable early detection tools. A…
A simple two-choice rule can transform everyday parenting, fostering autonomy, reducing conflicts, and promoting better decision-making in children, with research highlighting its wide-ranging benefits. Parenting often turns on small flashpoints: a refusal to get dressed, a standoff at the table,…
Expert advice highlights the importance of calm communication, routine stability, and emotional protection for children navigating family separation or divorce, offering practical strategies for parents to minimise distress and foster resilience. For separated or divorcing parents, the most painful question…
Encouraging children to embrace their artistic imperfections enhances their confidence, resilience, and independence, challenging adults to resist the urge to correct every mistake in the creative process. At the family art table, the temptation to tidy a child’s drawing can…
