Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
As the school year concludes, experts highlight how structured routines and innovative digital support can turn summer into a resilience-building opportunity for children and teens worldwide. As the school year ends and summer begins, families get a chance to reset.…
New research from the University of Münster finds that psychotherapy is a safe and effective option for children and teenagers with post-traumatic stress disorder, with minimal risk of harm during treatment. Children and teenagers with post-traumatic stress disorder can benefit…
A recent Australian study indicates that a standardised cannabis extract, NTI164, could offer meaningful symptom relief for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, with minimal side effects, although larger trials are needed to confirm these findings. A standardised cannabis…
A recent guide highlights practical mindfulness methods, from urge surfing to body scans, offering immediate tools for managing impulses and fostering long-term behavioural change. Mindfulness can be a practical tool for people who struggle with impulsive behaviour, because it helps…
With recent tremors in Venezuela prompting concerns for children’s mental health, experts emphasise age-appropriate communication, routine rebuilding, and media management to foster resilience amid shake-up and shock. Earthquakes can unsettle adults, but for children the shock often lingers in ways…
A contemporary shift towards fostering childhood independence in the United States echoes the 1980s, supported by research, policy, and children’s preferences for unsupervised play, amid ongoing debates about overprotection and safety. A generation of children once roamed neighbourhoods after breakfast…
Experts suggest that a cluttered bedroom might contribute to difficulty in switching off at night, with visual noise raising stress levels, and recommend keeping the space simple to foster better sleep quality. A cluttered bedroom may do more than look…
A preliminary study suggests that the blood pressure medication guanabenz may delay the progression of a rare and fatal inherited brain disease in children, offering new hope for treatment. An experimental use of the blood pressure medicine guanabenz may help…
Child psychologist Nadia highlights recurring discipline errors such as spanking, shaming, and inconsistent rules, emphasizing the importance of calm, explanatory guidance and developmentally appropriate expectations to foster healthier parent-child relationships. Seven years into working with families, child psychologist Nadia says…
A new study from Florida International University highlights the importance of emotional attention in children and adolescents, suggesting that difficulties in staying focused during upsetting moments may signal mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, especially among teenagers. Children’s…
An increasing number of teenagers and young adults are consulting for mental health issues, prompting discussions among clinicians about the careful use of psychotropic medicines and the importance of comprehensive assessment and follow-up. The question of whether there is “a…
Experts warn that the spotlight on ultra-thin celebrity physiques, amplified by social media, risks shaping harmful beauty standards among children and teenagers, emphasising the importance of media literacy and early intervention. The renewed fascination with ultra-slim celebrity bodies is drawing…
