Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Emerging research underscores the significant psychological impact of alopecia on young people, with anxiety and social challenges prompting calls for increased understanding and tailored support. Alopecia can affect far more than a child’s appearance. For many young people, hair loss…
Children like Hafiz Abdallah, who have spent years in prayer camps without proper diagnosis or treatment, highlight the urgent need for reform amid reports of human rights abuses and limited mental health services in Ghana. Hafiz Abdallah was eight when…
Research by the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi highlights how subtle changes in pupil behaviour could help identify attention-related differences in children with ADHD, with medication showing promise in stabilising pupil responses. A recent study published in Scientific Reports…
The sharp increase in registered autism cases in Malaysia is exposing systemic gaps in healthcare, education, and social support systems, prompting calls for comprehensive reform and early intervention strategies. Malaysia’s autism caseload has risen at a pace that is reshaping…
A two-year study in Spain reveals that internalisation of weight-based prejudice among teenagers, especially girls, significantly increases the likelihood of developing eating disorders, highlighting the importance of early prevention efforts. A two-year study of Spanish teenagers has found that adolescents…
A comprehensive 12-year study in South Korea finds no significant increase in autism rates, casting doubt on views of an ongoing epidemic driven by environmental factors or vaccines, highlighting increased awareness and diagnostic efforts instead. A large South Korean study…
Repetitive behaviours known as stimming play a crucial role in self-regulation for autistic children. Experts emphasise supporting harmless actions while addressing risks through understanding their function, marking a shift towards supportive strategies over suppression. Repetitive movements, sounds or routines often…
A Finnish nationwide study reveals a significant rise in psychiatric treatment needs among adolescents and young adults seeking gender services, sparking debate over mental health assessments and support throughout gender transition. A Finnish nationwide study has found that adolescents and…
Emerging studies link prolonged social media use and early adoption among children to increased risks of anxiety and depression during adolescence, prompting renewed concern among parents, educators, and health professionals. Children who spend long periods on social media may face…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines to enhance early detection of congenital cytomegalovirus, aiming to identify cases sooner and reduce long-term developmental risks in newborns. The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for newborn screening…
Italy is strengthening its support for pupils with specific learning disorders and special needs through updated frameworks, ensuring tailored teaching strategies and increased collaboration between schools and families. At school, families often encounter three acronyms that can seem opaque at…
Research using machine learning and bioelectrical impedance analysis uncovers distinct biological profiles among women with anorexia nervosa, offering a nuanced approach to treatment beyond traditional BMI assessments. A new study suggests that body composition, not just body weight, may help…
