Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Experts highlight the importance of letting children face small challenges to foster independence and resilience, amidst increasing reliance on quick answers and adult intervention. Parents are often tempted to step in the moment a child loses a lunchbox, faces a…
As children in Germany head back to school after summer, many face short-term stress and physical symptoms, while a minority grapple with more serious anxiety issues requiring attention. When schools resume after the long summer break, many children struggle with…
Preparation and strategic use of light exposure, routines, and cautious use of supplements can help minimise jet lag effects in children, with recent research highlighting the importance of early adaptation strategies. Flying with children can be trying at the best…
As teenagers increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support amid mental health service shortages, experts warn of potential risks and the need for balanced, human-led care. Teenagers are increasingly leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support, often without telling…
A new analysis indicates that suicide has become the second-leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in the US, with social media and peer pressure identified as key factors in the increasing rates among girls. A new analysis in…
A psychotherapist emphasises that helping teenagers handle stress is more effective when families foster connections, support independence, and engage in honest conversations about coping and feelings, rather than applying pressure for constant achievement. Parents hoping to help teenagers handle pressure…
Experts highlight multi-faceted approaches to addressing persistent wetting and soiling in older children with autism, emphasising behavioural, sensory, and medical considerations to build confidence and independence. For parents of older autistic children who are still having wetting or soiling accidents,…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new research initiative, SPECTRA, aiming to transform autism diagnosis and support through advanced data integration and personalised interventions, addressing critical gaps in early detection and tailored care. The U.S.…
A New study reveals that depression alters children’s attention to facial expressions, with family background affecting these perceptual changes and potentially influencing future mental health outcomes. A new eye-tracking study suggests that depression may alter what children notice in other…
A recent study at the NIH highlights the challenges of diagnosing childhood-onset schizophrenia, revealing that nearly a third of suspected cases are misdiagnosed, underscoring the importance of careful observation and flexible assessment. In nearly two decades at the National Institute…
A new analysis reveals stark regional differences in ADHD medication prescriptions among children across Norway, driven by local service organisation and early support access. Norway is seeing striking differences in ADHD medicine use among children depending on where they live,…
While parents often confuse ‘Ferber’, ‘cry it out’ and ‘sleep training’, recent evidence suggests tailored approaches can support healthy sleep without harming the parent-child bond, provided methods are appropriate and applied thoughtfully. Parents often use “Ferber”, “cry it out” and…
