Experts highlight the importance of early recognition, supportive relationships, and specialised strategies for vulnerable youth groups to tackle the persistent issue of teen suicide. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people aged 10 to 24,…
A groundbreaking international study uncovers 36 common genes and brain circuits implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome, and autism, suggesting shared biological roots and paving the way for more personalised treatments. A new international study suggests obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome…
Parents can strengthen bonds with teens by dedicating consistent, low-pressure quality time through routines, shared activities, and relaxed outings, fostering connection amidst the pressures of growing up. Adolescence can test patience on both sides of the parent-child relationship, but it…
As families rush into the autumn season, experts suggest embracing a slower approach that allows children to connect with nature, observe seasonal changes, and find joy in small moments rather than structured activities. September has a way of tempting families…
A new study in Buenos Aires reveals teenagers average over six hours daily on their mobile phones, with significant impacts on mental health, particularly among girls and vulnerable groups, prompting calls for tighter regulation and increased face-to-face interaction. Buenos Aires…
Marisa Cortéz shares innovative and speedy recipes using canned tuna, proving how this versatile pantry staple can become four wholesome dishes in just 10 to 20 minutes, offering both convenience and health benefits. If you have a couple of tins…
As students return to classrooms across Turkey, health experts emphasise the importance of immunisations and basic hygiene measures to prevent the rapid spread of seasonal and respiratory infections in crowded settings. As schools reopen in September, children and teenagers are…
While placing children next to high-achievers may seem beneficial, psychological insights reveal that active engagement, motivation, and social modelling are key to fostering lasting academic habits and self-belief. For generations, parents have repeated the same schoolyard wisdom: place a child…
Iranian doctors warn that metabolic diseases are increasingly appearing in children, with childhood fatty liver now recognised as a warning sign of future heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, amid rising obesity and changing lifestyles. Doctors in Iran say metabolic disease…
A speech-language pathologist and education experts recommend using calm, task-focused strategies to help students overcome reluctance and avoid avoidance patterns, emphasising emotional awareness and manageable steps over power struggles. When a pupil refuses to start schoolwork, the first instinct is…
