Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Distinguishing between healthy attention to detail and clinical OCD is crucial, with expert assessment and treatment helping those whose rigid routines disrupt daily life. Many people who are meticulous about their work wonder whether they are simply conscientious or whether…
While medication is not the primary treatment for anorexia nervosa, clinicians emphasise careful use of drugs alongside medical, nutritional and psychological interventions to ensure safe and effective recovery. Medication has a limited role in treating anorexia nervosa. The disorder is…
A recent study reveals that nearly 17% of children prescribed GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes develop nutritional deficiencies within a year, underscoring the need for earlier dietary intervention and monitoring. Doctors may be missing an important part of care…
Soar Autism Centre has established one of the largest clinical teams trained in the Early Start Denver Model across the US, aiming to improve access to early autism therapies and standardise treatment quality amid staffing shortages. Soar Autism Centre said…
New research by the University of Bath and the University of São Paulo reveals that childhood trauma can influence risky behaviours in adolescence, driven by externalising behavioural problems, with implications for health interventions worldwide. Childhood trauma may do more than…
A comprehensive umbrella review suggests that evidence does not support a direct causal relationship between prenatal paracetamol use and autism or ADHD, highlighting the importance of high-quality studies in this ongoing debate. A new umbrella review has found that the…
A new German study highlights the importance of planning and inhibition in reducing childhood aggression, suggesting broad self-regulation programmes could curb antisocial behaviour during critical developmental years. Children with stronger self-regulation skills may be less likely to follow trajectories linked…
Research indicates that secure attachment in childhood plays a vital role in emotional and social resilience, particularly amid family stress and disadvantage, with long-lasting effects into adolescence. Attachment security in childhood appears to matter most when children are growing up…
A case from Hà Nội highlights how social media can deepen emotional distress in vulnerable teenagers, raising concerns over content exposure and mental health risks among young people. A teenager’s slide into self-harm can begin long before anyone sees the…
Parents and clinicians highlight that calm, practical preparation , including rehearsals and tailored information , can significantly ease children’s worries during routine medical visits, with special strategies for autistic children and those with specific needs. Children’s check-ups can feel daunting,…
While occasional worry is part of growing up, persistent anxiety in children can affect their sleep, friendships, and school life. Experts emphasise early recognition and support to prevent long-term effects. Childhood anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but…
The Priory Group has introduced the UK’s first specialised programme aimed at helping children and teenagers overcome anxiety-related school avoidance, amidst escalating absenteeism rates in England. The Priory Group has launched what it says is the UK’s first programme designed…
