Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Experts warn that social media platforms contribute to worsening body image issues and eating disorders among young people in Argentina, through algorithm-driven echo chambers and relentless exposure to idealised bodies. Social media can shape how young people see their bodies,…
A new study reveals that the growing backlog of assessments and staff shortages are forcing educational psychologists in England to reduce early intervention efforts, threatening progress in inclusive education. Educational psychologists in England are being pulled away from early support…
Emerging studies reveal that the impact of smartphones on adolescents hinges more on usage habits than age of acquisition, highlighting the importance of parental boundaries to prevent sleep loss, depression, and obesity. For years, many parents have treated age 13…
Clinicians highlight that puberty in girls is a broader, longer process starting at a younger age, with implications for health, socialisation, and education, amid rising evidence of earlier development linked to environmental and lifestyle factors. Puberty in girls is often…
A Peruvian study involving 880 teenagers reveals that excessive social media use is connected to higher depressive symptoms, with anxiety and emotional eating acting as key mediators, raising concerns about online behaviour and adolescent wellbeing. A study of 880 adolescents…
A recent case report in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health underscores the critical importance of early detection, multidisciplinary care, and cautious nutritional management in adolescents with severe anorexia nervosa, revealing how swiftly the condition can escalate to life-threatening…
New research suggests ketamine could transform treatment for complex post-traumatic stress disorder, providing rapid symptom relief and enhancing therapy outcomes, though further evidence is needed to confirm its long-term safety and efficacy. For people living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder,…
Teenagers increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support, with usage soaring by 60%, prompting lawsuits and debates over safety, safeguards, and industry regulation. Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, often without telling parents…
Matt Doocey unveils New Zealand’s first comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, incorporating innovative AI navigation and a commitment to zero seclusion, aiming to transform services over the next decade. Matt Doocey has unveiled New Zealand’s first Mental Health and…
A recent study using European adverse-event reports reveals complex patterns of suicidality linked to antidepressant use, with demographic variations and an emphasis on vigilant monitoring during early treatment. A new analysis of European adverse-event reports has reopened an old and…
Emerging studies suggest that grounding exercises and neutral affirmations can help individuals manage panic attacks by disrupting destructive thought patterns, offering new hope for those affected. When an anxiety or panic attack takes hold, the mind can become convinced that…
A pioneering study by Germany’s Central Institute of Mental Health reveals that advanced language models like GPT-5.1 and Gemini-3-Pro-Preview can assess complex psychiatric symptoms from transcripts with accuracy comparable to clinicians, signalling potential for AI-assisted mental health evaluation. A study…
