Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Charlotte Lunde and recent research highlight the importance of free, outdoor play in nurturing resilience and emotional well-being among children, amid growing concerns over mental health and reduced independence. Charlotte Lunde, a doctor, author and former journalist, says children are…
A unique case from Thailand reveals a young girl with ADHD experiencing musical hallucinations, raising questions about medication effects and diagnostic approaches in children presenting with unusual auditory sensations. A rare paediatric case in Thailand is drawing attention to a…
Effective adolescent addiction treatment requires age-specific programs that involve families, address co-occurring conditions, and coordinate with educational and emergency services, moving beyond crisis-driven interventions. Parents often begin looking for adolescent addiction treatment only after a crisis: a call from school,…
New research highlights the patchwork of Medicaid prior authorization policies across the US, revealing significant barriers for children with ADHD to access medication amid inconsistent state regulations and requirements. Children with ADHD can face a patchwork of Medicaid rules before…
A study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology finds that visual aids improve story retelling in children with ADHD, though not entirely closing the gap with neurotypical peers, highlighting the need for tailored educational strategies. A study from…
Research from Warwick suggests that individuals with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience digestive problems, highlighting a potentially overlooked aspect of managing the condition. Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a strong link between attention deficit hyperactivity…
A new study analysing Medicaid records reveals that autistic individuals enrolled in the programme have a considerably lower life expectancy than other beneficiaries, highlighting preventable causes of mortality and the need for targeted healthcare improvements. A new analysis of Medicaid…
A personal essay explores how childhood silence around family tragedies, from 9/11 responders to Holocaust survivors, shapes inherited trauma and hinders healing until stories are finally told. A new account of intergenerational trauma argues that what children inherit is often…
Children refusing to attend school often face underlying anxiety, social difficulties, or academic pressure. Experts advise gentle conversation and early professional intervention to support affected children and encourage a safe return to the classroom. Children who resist going to school…
Meta introduces new parental supervision alert in Taiwan for Instagram, notifying parents when teenagers search repeatedly for self-harm or suicide-related terms, aiming to provide earlier support during the school term. Meta is expanding Instagram’s parental supervision tools in Taiwan with…
A recent study indicates a dramatic increase in leucovorin prescriptions for children in the US after a publicised government endorsement, raising concerns over off-label use amidst limited evidence of efficacy for autism. A study in the New England Journal of…
Psychologist Ece Başak Karakaş highlights that feelings of unease during the start of school are natural and manageable, emphasising the importance of support, routine, and emotional awareness for children and parents alike. Children often feel a sense of unease when…
