Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Stigma remains a barrier to timely support for children with developmental delays, but health experts emphasise early intervention as crucial for long-term wellbeing. Breaking down societal fears could unlock potential for many young minds at a critical stage. Stigma remains…
Experts emphasise the importance of accurate diagnosis as societal misuse of the term OCD risks minimising a serious condition characterised by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, which merit proper treatment. The casual use of “OCD” as a synonym for tidiness…
The US FDA has approved centanafadine, marketed as Simtriyo, offering a new, potentially better-tolerated medication for ADHD patients, though questions remain about its comparative efficacy and place in therapy amidst existing treatments. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved…
Experts advocate for validating children’s feelings instead of quick reassurances, emphasising calm connection and practical coping strategies to help children manage anxiety more effectively. Parents often want to erase a child’s worry with quick reassurance, but that instinct can backfire.…
Experts explain that decreased daytime distractions, biological rhythms, and behavioural factors contribute to worsening anxiety at night, but practical strategies and professional help can break the cycle. Night-time can make anxiety feel louder, but experts say the pattern is common…
As eating disorders increase among young Australians, health professionals advise parents to adopt careful, honest conversations that emphasise self-worth over appearance, avoiding moralising or body monitoring. Parents are being urged to speak openly, but carefully, with children about mental health…
The Seychelles government has launched a new state-backed programme to assist children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, filling a long-standing gap for families whose children do not qualify for existing disability benefits. Seychelles has launched a new state-backed support…
With over 18,000 children awaiting autism assessments amid systemic delays, healthcare professionals advocate for earlier intervention through private insurance pathways, highlighting ongoing policy shortcomings and the importance of swift diagnosis. Ireland’s autism assessment system is under intense strain, with government…
Emerging research stresses the importance of informed preconception planning and genetic counselling for families with an autistic child, aiming to better understand recurrence risks and enhance early detection in subsequent pregnancies. There is no dependable way to guarantee that a…
Developmental paediatrician Najat Fadlalla highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in parenting advice, advocating for tailored strategies that respect diverse familial values within clinical practice. In a clinical setting, parenting advice can become a test of assumptions as much…
Haley’s story highlights the prevalence and stigma of binge eating disorder in the Philippines, underscoring the urgent need for better early screening and recognition within the health system. In the small hours, Haley finds herself making the same uneasy walk…
The Nigerian government announced its commitment to establishing six autism centres nationwide and enhancing university-based training to address a long-standing shortage of specialised professionals, aiming to improve diagnosis, therapy, and research services for children with developmental conditions. Nigeria’s federal government…
