Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
While social media promotes various alternative approaches to managing ADHD, recent studies confirm medications remain the most effective treatment, emphasising the need for evidence-based care amid widespread misinformation online. Social media has made it easy to mistake enthusiasm for evidence,…
Many autistic children and teenagers mask their traits to fit in, but this coping strategy can lead to exhaustion and identity issues, raising calls for more supportive and understanding environments. Parents often take comfort when an autistic child seems to…
Child development experts recommend gradually resetting routines weeks before the new school year, focusing on sleep, meals, screen time, and emotional readiness to ease transitions for children and families alike. Families do not have to wait for the first morning…
Practical, function-based responses are transforming daily routines for families caring for children with Down syndrome, emphasising the importance of understanding behaviour signs and implementing predictable routines to reduce stress and improve communication. Families caring for a child with Down syndrome…
Autism researcher Uta Frith cautions that widening diagnostic criteria may be causing confusion, misdiagnosis, and ineffective support for individuals across the spectrum, calling for more precise classification and tailored interventions. Dame Uta Frith, a long-standing figure in autism research, is…
The UNSTUCK family resource project is hosting two live online episodes of its “Supporting Families” series, addressing mental health and OCD as children return to school, featuring expert discussions and real-time Q&A sessions. UNSTUCK, the OCD-focused family resource project, is…
Saket Suman’s journey from personal crisis to mental health advocate highlights the growing openness among India’s youth to therapy, influenced by social media and a shift in cultural perceptions, prompting calls for stronger regulation and accessible support. Saket Suman’s path…
Emerging virtual intensive outpatient programmes offer a feasible alternative to in-person treatment for adolescents, demonstrating comparable outcomes, improved accessibility, and enhanced inclusivity for diverse student populations amid ongoing mental health challenges. Virtual intensive outpatient programmes are emerging as a practical…
New insights highlight how play therapy remains a vital and adaptable approach for teenagers, with methods evolving to meet their emotional and developmental needs. Parents often assume play therapy is only for very young children, but specialists say the approach…
Parents can foster healthier attitudes towards mistakes by normalising errors, praising effort, and modelling calm responses, helping children develop confidence and resilience in learning. Children who become upset by small errors are often not being stubborn or difficult. More often,…
A recent study reveals a sharp increase in leucovorin prescriptions for children following federal health messaging in 2025, raising concerns over evidence and safety outside approved uses. A recent analysis in The New England Journal of Medicine has found that…
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved SIMTRIYO, a new once-daily medication targeting neurotransmitter reuptake, offering an alternative for ADHD management across age groups and demonstrating rapid efficacy. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved centanafadine, sold as…
