Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Updated guidelines from Shanghai experts clarify diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for childhood nocturnal enuresis, emphasising personalised care and evidence-based approaches to support children and families. A new expert consensus has set out updated guidance for diagnosing and treating childhood…
Emerging research confirms a nuanced relationship between hypermobility and ADHD, particularly among symptomatic individuals, underscoring the need for comprehensive assessment beyond physical flexibility. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and hypermobility are showing up together often enough to have attracted serious research, but…
Recent studies and clinical guidance support the use of sleep strategies such as controlled crying to improve sleep for infants and reduce parental stress, challenging past concerns over potential harm. Many parents spend the early months of a baby’s life…
A new model called Autism-CLIP uses short home videos to improve early autism detection in toddlers, potentially revolutionising current screening methods with increased accessibility and efficiency. Researchers have developed Autism-CLIP, a model that uses short home videos to help screen…
Experts emphasise the importance of distinguishing between normal emotions and clinical conditions as teenagers use casual language like ‘depressed’ or ‘anxious’, highlighting the need for improved mental health literacy and supportive conversations. Teenagers’ casual use of phrases such as “I’m…
Over one million children in England were referred to mental health services in 2024-25, with referrals for autism and neurodevelopmental conditions soaring, exposing significant delays and regional inequalities amid growing system pressure. More than one million children in England were…
A study from Washington University challenges long-held beliefs about how stimulant medicines for ADHD operate, highlighting their influence on wakefulness, motivation, and reward systems, and revealing potential links to sleep quality that could influence treatment approaches. A new analysis from…
A UC Davis study reveals that just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can help teens experiencing anxiety feel calmer and less lonely, highlighting the therapeutic potential of animal interactions. A UC Davis study suggests that even a brief…
While breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for mothers and infants, challenges faced during early feeding can lead to emotional strain. Increasing reliance on online advice highlights the need for personalised support from health professionals to prevent distress and optimise outcomes.…
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, a condition characterised by persistent irritability and intense outbursts in children and adolescents, is gaining recognition as a disruptive mental health challenge requiring specialised therapy and support. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or DMDD, is more than…
Research highlights the vital role of responsive, trusting relationships between parents and children in fostering cooperation, resilience, and healthy growth, especially during challenging times. Children are far more open to guidance when they feel close to the adults around them,…
The European Commission has authorised Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ trofinetide for treating neurobehavioural symptoms of Rett syndrome in patients aged five and above, marking a significant breakthrough for a rare and severe neurodevelopmental disorder. The European Commission has cleared Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ trofinetide…
