Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A new review underscores the growing prevalence of eating disorders among schoolchildren and emphasises the critical role of early identification and prevention in educational settings to combat a global health concern. Eating disorders and broader disordered eating are increasingly recognised…
New initiatives in the United States are streamlining the process for families to access early intervention services, facilitating timely support for children with developmental delays before age three. For parents who have just noticed a developmental concern, the hardest part…
A Slovenian study highlights the rapid weight increases among young psychiatric inpatients, raising concerns about medication effects and long-term health risks, especially with the use of antipsychotics like risperidone and quetiapine. A study in Frontiers in Psychiatry has found that…
Special education attorney Frances Shefter emphasises the importance of parent participation, documentation, and tailored support in the IEP process to ensure children receive the appropriate help they need to succeed. Parents often sense that something is wrong long before they…
As understanding of sensory overload deepens, novel strategies and therapies are offering hope to those affected by overwhelming environmental stimuli, especially among vulnerable groups. Sensory overload happens when the brain is hit with more information from the environment than it…
A survey in Taiwan reveals rising appearance-related anxiety among over 10,000 students, leading to widespread mask-wearing, self-esteem issues, and a normalization of cosmetic procedures, with family and social media influences amplifying the crisis. A survey of more than 10,000 junior…
Depression can subtly reshape daily life and relationships, often going unnoticed. Experts emphasise the importance of recognising symptoms early to seek appropriate treatment and support. Depression can reshape ordinary life in ways that are easy to miss at first. The…
The Swedish private market for ADHD and autism assessments hit 1.57 billion kronor in 2024, growing 300% over six years, but faces scrutiny over reporting gaps and safety issues, raising questions about care quality and data reliability. Sweden’s privately financed…
Julia Hyman shares her journey with childhood OCD, emphasising the importance of early recognition and accessible treatment to prevent long-term disruption. As a child, Julia Hyman describes being overwhelmed by a constant sense of dread, guilt and the need to…
Experts advocate a comprehensive, system-based strategy combining observation, environmental barriers, routines, technology, and community awareness to protect autistic children from wandering, a serious safety concern linked to drowning and other hazards. Wandering, sometimes called elopement, is one of the most…
A Finnish study reveals that consumer smart rings can monitor subtle physiological changes associated with depression and anxiety, raising potential for remote mental health tracking using everyday wearable devices. A consumer smart ring may be able to pick up subtle…
The Australian government has begun implementing a five-year, nationwide support initiative aimed at helping children under eight with developmental delays or autism, focusing on early intervention and community-based services. Australia has begun rolling out a new national support programme for…
