Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Renowned psychologist Becky Kennedy shares practical strategies for parents to navigate screen time, emotional development, and behavioural challenges, emphasising connection and giving children a sense of control amid today’s busy family life. Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy has become a familiar…
A psychological and educational perspective emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate communication and guidance to help children navigate distressing news, lessons reinforced since 9/11 and applicable in today’s digital age. A mother’s memory of 11 September 2001 can linger in ways…
Persistent bedwetting remains common among older children, with recent insights emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, effective home treatments, and emotional support to improve outcomes. Bedwetting in older children is more common than many families realise. Todaysparent, citing paediatric urology…
As children encounter distressing news more frequently through screens, iconic programmes like Sesame Street and Arthur have demonstrated the importance of honest reassurance and age-appropriate support to help them process fear and grief. Children cannot be kept entirely away from…
A study reveals a 74% surge in emergency visits related to youth suicide amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing gaps in hospital preparedness and calling for targeted improvements in paediatric mental health services. Children’s emergency department visits for suicide-related crises rose…
Research from Florida International University indicates that anxiety might impact the relationship between the brain’s pineal gland and sleep in children aged 10 to 13, shedding light on sleep difficulties during early adolescence. A Florida International University study has found…
Recent developments in cognitive behavioural therapy highlight personalised strategies that may improve treatment success across diverse mental health issues, making this evidence-based approach more adaptable than ever. Cognitive behavioural therapy, better known as CBT, is a practical form of counselling…
Psychiatrist Federico Tonioni highlights the complex roots of hikikomori, emphasising emotional factors and the importance of family and societal support in addressing this troubling phenomenon among young people. Adolescents who withdraw so completely from school, friends and family that they…
A comprehensive review underscores the varied psychological effects of the October 7 attacks and the subsequent war in Israel, highlighting the importance of targeted support and long-term monitoring for affected populations. A systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests…
Atypical anorexia nervosa often goes unnoticed because traditional signs, like underweight appearance, are absent. Experts warn that this form of eating disorder carries serious health risks, demanding increased awareness and tailored treatment approaches. Atypical anorexia nervosa is often missed because…
Research indicates that targeted health warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from excessive use, highlighting potential for behavioural change amid concerns over mental health impacts. Health warnings placed on social media could make teenagers and…
The rapid rise of GLP-1 drugs among adolescents is raising concerns over social media influences, misinformation, and the impact on young body image and health, amid growing use beyond medical necessity. Adolescents are being pulled into the GLP-1 boom at…
