Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Teva’s experimental drug ecopipam, a novel dopamine D1 receptor blocker, has received FDA priority review, bringing hope for a new treatment for Tourette syndrome after more than 50 years since the last innovation. The US Food and Drug Administration has…
A 2024 study highlights the potential psychological harm of overloaded school calendars, emphasising the importance of balanced activities and open communication to support children’s mental well-being amid the back-to-school rush. The back-to-school rush can leave families wondering when a full…
Studies suggest that the social and economic conditions of neighbourhoods may influence language, cognitive, and motor development in children after NICU discharge, highlighting the importance of place-based support for at-risk infants. For babies leaving neonatal intensive care, discharge is only…
A new caregiver interview scale, the D-DAND, promises enhanced monitoring of neuropsychiatric and daily functioning issues in Dravet syndrome, moving beyond seizure-focused evaluations. Dravet syndrome is often described through its seizures, but the disorder’s burden reaches far beyond epilepsy. A…
A recent study suggests that adding bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to fluoxetine may enhance treatment outcomes for adolescents suffering from depression marked by severe anhedonia, with observed reductions in inflammatory markers and improvements in executive function, though further research…
The Pan American Health Organization introduces a comprehensive guide to help countries in the Americas prevent and respond to peer violence affecting millions of children and adolescents, amid rising concerns over mental health impacts and online abuse. The Pan American…
Penelope Trunk highlights the limited diagnostic clarity of autism evaluations, emphasising their role in guiding support and highlighting risk factors for self-harm and suicide among autistic children. Penelope Trunk argues that many autism assessments are misunderstood by parents who expect…
Colorado’s new legislation expanding coach training on youth mental health potentially addresses a hidden risk factor among athlete populations, with calls to include eating disorder awareness in the curriculum amidst rising concerns over their impact on young athletes’ wellbeing. Colorado’s…
As mental health issues rise among young people, experts emphasise the importance of honest, age-appropriate conversations to help children understand and cope with family or peer mental illness, fostering resilience and compassion. Children are often more aware than adults realise…
Understanding the complexities behind why children hesitate to begin tasks can foster more effective classroom support. Experts suggest that tailored routines, environmental adjustments, and emotional insights are key to helping children move from intention to action efficiently. Many children do…
As the new school year approaches, experts advise parents to recognise and address teen anxiety directly, fostering resilience through supportive routines and open communication to ease the back-to-school transition. As the new school year approaches, parents can do more than…
Guidance for caregivers highlights the importance of calm communication, routines, and gradual independence in supporting teenagers with Down syndrome through daily challenges and social integration. Supporting a teenager with Down syndrome is often less about managing major crises than about…
