Jesper Vaczy Kragh explores how the concept of child psychopathy evolved from a broad, flexible category in early 20th-century psychiatry to its disappearance today, highlighting shifting social and scientific views on childhood behavioural disorders. Jesper Vaczy Kragh’s account of the…
A UK-led initiative has pinpointed the top research questions to improve social and emotional wellbeing in young children, highlighting urgent needs in trauma support, early diagnosis, and culturally tailored services amid funding gaps. Researchers in the United Kingdom have set…
Preschoolers often release their pent-up emotions after a day of managing social and environmental demands. Experts emphasise gentle transitions, validation, and calm environments to help children recover and parents to navigate their own fatigue. Many parents know the scene well:…
Children displaying habits like lip biting and skin picking may be experiencing more than simple fidgeting. Experts emphasise the importance of recognising underlying causes and understanding when such behaviours become disruptive or damaging. Children who bite their lips, pick at…
A contemporary approach to adolescent emotional growth emphasises mindfulness, patience, and practical tools over immediate conversation, supported by organisations like UNICEF, CDC, and NHS. Teenagers often need more than a prompt to “talk about it”. For many young people, the…
Public health bodies encourage combining influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines in a single appointment for ease and efficiency, with expert reassurance on safety and mild side effects. Getting a flu jab at the same appointment as other recommended vaccines is…
Westmoreland health officials are intensifying efforts to increase exclusive breastfeeding among infants, addressing logistical barriers such as workplace facilities and education gaps to ensure more babies receive optimal nutrition in their first six months. Westmoreland health officials are stepping up…
The Western Pacific region is experiencing a resurgence of measles, testing the resilience of immunisation programmes amid coverage gaps and pandemic disruptions, with countries striving to meet ambitious elimination goals by 2030. Measles, long pushed to the margins of public…
A new £22.5 million funding initiative aims to broaden access to enrichment activities in secondary schools serving disadvantaged communities, fostering skills, confidence, and connection among pupils. The government is putting £22.5 million into a programme designed to widen access to…
Austrian consumer watchdog VKI warns that brightly marketed caffeinated products, often containing excessive caffeine and sugar, pose significant health risks to children and teenagers, with potential for rapid overconsumption and overlooked warnings. A consumer watchdog in Austria has warned that…
