Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
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,…
A new free support app developed in Bristol aims to make mental health support for eating disorders more accessible, with high user satisfaction and plans for expansion beyond the region. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect…
A landmark study involving international collaboration has pinpointed 36 genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, revealing shared biological pathways and potential new targets for treatment. Researchers at Rutgers and partner institutions have identified 36 genes that appear…
Children as young as six in England are increasingly attending emergency departments with mental health crises, revealing a strained system and urgent need for improved early support and crisis pathways, according to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.…
Children as young as six are increasingly arriving at A&E in mental health crises, with emergency services overwhelmed and calls for urgent community support and strategic reform. Children as young as six are arriving at emergency departments in England in…
Research from the University of Southampton reveals that teens who experience irregular sleep schedules are more prone to anxiety, highlighting the need for supporting structured sleep routines and reconsidering school start times. Researchers at the University of Southampton have found…
A recent analysis reveals an 18% increase in ADHD diagnoses among young people in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2024, with a notable rise among girls and calls for better support systems in schools. More children and teenagers in Rhineland-Palatinate are being newly…
A comprehensive review of 17 international studies reveals that most children have largely recovered from the pandemic’s effects, with persistent difficulties mainly among already disadvantaged groups, challenging earlier narratives of widespread damage. A new synthesis of long-term research suggests COVID-19…
A new clinical trial demonstrates that personalised, team-based concussion treatment significantly improves recovery rates among children and teenagers with lingering symptoms, signalling a shift away from traditional rest-only protocols. Researchers have reported that a tailored, team-based approach to concussion care…
