Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A study of adults on probation or parole suggests that the type and combination of childhood adversity may predict later behaviour more effectively than a single ACE score. A long-used shortcut for measuring childhood hardship may miss important differences in…
Health officials warn that orthorexia and vigorexia can turn strict diets and intense exercise into serious physical and mental health problems, with early specialist care often unavailable. The State of Mexico and Municipal Workers’ Social Security Institute, known as ISSEMyM,…
A review of eight trials involving 470 parents found modest reductions in post-traumatic stress and depression symptoms after a child’s PICU admission, but no clear effect on anxiety. Parents of children admitted to a paediatric intensive care unit often carry…
The move into fourth grade brings tougher reading demands, greater independence and more complex friendships , changes that can leave children anxious or withdrawn before they say they are struggling. For many families, the jump from third to fourth grade…
A London study of more than 9,600 children found links between caffeine consumption, shorter sleep and small differences in brain structure, but researchers cautioned that it does not prove cause and effect. Researchers in London say even modest caffeine intake…
Experts urge families to assess practical independence, emotional regulation and self-advocacy before sending struggling students to university, with structured support or a gap year sometimes offering a better route. Parents often hope the first year of college will reveal only…
Australian researchers have identified a possible depression pattern linked to disrupted sleep-wake cycles, raising questions about whether light therapy and other sleep-focused treatments could help some patients. Scientists are investigating whether a distinct form of depression, driven by a disrupted…
Sadness often follows a specific setback and fades with time, while major depressive disorder can persist for weeks or longer, disrupt daily life and require professional treatment. Sadness is a familiar human response to disappointment, loss or stress, but clinicians…
A Western Australian study suggests online gaming can support social connection, confidence and practical skills for autistic teenagers, while highlighting continuing concerns over safety and screen time. Online gaming may offer more than entertainment for autistic teenagers: it can also…
Night terrors can leave children screaming, confused and seemingly awake, but the episodes differ from nightmares and are usually outgrown. Here is what parents should know. A parent can easily mistake a late-night episode for a simple waking pattern until…
Long-running Taiwanese studies suggest family dysfunction, bullying and other early hardships can affect children’s sleep and increase boys’ risk of aggression in late adolescence. Researchers at National Taiwan University say childhood adversity may shape how well children sleep and how…
A review of 24 Chinese trials found better short-term outcomes when repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was added to sertraline, but inconsistent methods and low-certainty evidence temper the findings. A large meta-analysis in Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests that adding repetitive transcranial…
