Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A comprehensive study involving 684 children finds that melatonin slightly reduces REM sleep without disrupting overall sleep patterns, highlighting both its potential benefits and the need for cautious use amid rising popularity. A large study of children taking melatonin has…
A new Frontiers in Neuroscience study uncovers how resting-state brain signals, particularly slow-4 ReHo, can differentiate children from adolescents with autism, highlighting the potential for developmental insights through frequency-specific measures. A new Frontiers in Neuroscience study suggests that resting-state brain…
A simplified sleep routine known as the 10-3-2-1-0 rule is capturing attention for offering a straightforward countdown to bedtime, emphasising habits like limiting caffeine, meals, work, and screens without the need for apps or devices. Experts see it as an…
Michigan State University’s annual autism conference emphasises the importance of careful listening and evidence-based approaches amid the rapid spread of misinformation online about neurodevelopmental disorders. At a time when artificial intelligence and social media can amplify falsehoods in seconds, Michigan…
A new study in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights the need for clinicians to consider underlying medical causes, such as infections and immune dysfunction, in severe childhood psychiatric cases, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment approaches. A new paper…
A growing trend of deliberate overdosing among South Korean teens, facilitated by social media platforms and lax pharmacy regulations, raises urgent concerns over youth mental health and drug access. South Korea is confronting a growing teenage culture of intentional overdose,…
Research indicates that supportive relationships and nurturing environments can offset the adverse effects of family breakdown on children, emphasising practical steps parents can take to foster stability and wellbeing post-divorce. For parents navigating divorce, the central question is often not…
As children return to school, experts highlight the impact of increased screen use and caffeine on sleep patterns, urging families to establish healthier bedtime routines for better wellbeing and learning. As summer gives way to the school term, many children…
A new perspective on adolescent mental health highlights the importance of platform incentives and system design over merely limiting screen time, urging policymakers and educators to rethink strategies amidst widespread social media use among youth. Journalists covering youth mental health…
While many relish the warmth and extended daylight of summer, an increasing number experience summer depression, a seasonal mood disorder affecting energy, sleep, and mood, requiring careful attention and tailored treatment. What many people treat as the happiest season of…
Emerging research highlights the effectiveness of melatonin for specific sleep disorders while raising concerns over its use in children. Experts advise seeking medical guidance for persistent sleep problems and caution against excessive doses or unsupervised use, especially among minors. Poor…
Emerging research is refining when paramedics can safely terminate resuscitation in children, with new evidence-based decision rules promising to standardise practices amid ongoing variability and complex cases. Research into when resuscitation can be safely stopped in paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest…
