Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
As the new school year begins, experts highlight the importance of early detection, family involvement, and understanding the differences between conflict and bullying to protect children’s wellbeing and foster respectful behaviour. As the new school year begins, many parents are…
Simple, discreet body-based exercises rooted in polyvagal theory are gaining traction among new parents seeking quick relief from postpartum anxiety, highlighting a shift towards accessible calming tools in maternal mental health. Postpartum anxiety can feel less like ordinary worry and…
Emerging research highlights the potential of inner child work to help address recurring depression and anxiety, emphasising a gentle, personalised approach that complements professional treatment and encourages emotional healing rooted in childhood experiences. When depression or anxiety seems to return…
Atypical anorexia nervosa may cause significant cardiac instability in teenagers regardless of weight, highlighting the importance of heart monitoring beyond body mass considerations. Adolescents with atypical anorexia nervosa may face serious heart risk even when they are not underweight, and…
A recent review in Frontiers in Psychiatry scrutinises the potential integration of family constellation therapy with antidepressant medication for depression, highlighting the lack of robust evidence and calling for further research before its routine use. A new review in Frontiers…
A new report in Nebraska reveals a high prevalence of diagnosed mental health and substance use disorders among youths in state custody, prompting calls for increased community-based support and treatment services. Nebraska’s child welfare watchdog is urging lawmakers to expand…
Persistent loud snoring in children could indicate obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition linked to behavioural and health issues. Experts highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment options, including surgery and behavioural interventions. A child who snores loudly every night…
Recent research highlights the role of processing speed as a key factor underlying reading difficulties and inattentive behaviour, emphasising the importance of comprehensive evaluation for children with suspected learning and attention challenges. Executive function is the set of mental skills…
A Saint Louis University study shows that the increase in autism diagnoses in the US post-COVID-19 predominantly affects girls and women, highlighting improved recognition and persistent diagnostic gaps. A new Saint Louis University study suggests that the recent rise in…
A comprehensive study of over 4,200 families demonstrates that early, community-based home visitation can significantly reduce child maltreatment, improve maternal and family well-being, and save billions in future system costs, posing a compelling case for scaling prevention efforts. A long-running…
Recent research underscores the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea in children, with delayed diagnosis risking behavioural and health complications. Experts stress the need for early detection and tailored treatments, including surgery and lifestyle interventions. Parents may dismiss a child’s habitual…
Recent research reveals that OCD involves complex brain network disruptions and neurochemical changes, offering promising avenues for targeted treatments beyond behavioural symptoms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often described in terms of what it looks like from the outside: repeated washing, checking,…
