A comprehensive approach to planning for young people with disabilities emphasizes early, collaborative, and personalised support to facilitate a smoother journey from childhood to adulthood, moving beyond paperwork to real empowerment. Preparing for adulthood is often treated as a milestone…
Following lawsuits and growing scrutiny over vulnerable users, OpenAI collaborates with the American Psychological Association to enhance responsible AI development, aiming to prevent chatbots from causing harm during emotional crises. AI companies are under growing pressure to rethink how chatbots…
A new genetics-based approach linking human genetic data to potential drug targets aims to improve depression treatments and expedite drug repurposing efforts, offering fresh hope in psychiatric therapy development. Researchers have used a genetics-led framework to help identify which drug…
Researchers in Southampton have made progress toward a vaccine that remains effective under less demanding storage conditions, potentially transforming immunisation efforts in re Researchers in Southampton say they have taken a step towards a vaccine that can survive far less…
New Department for Education data reveals that school absence rates remain stubbornly high, exposing persistent inequalities and signalling that enforcement alone is insufficient. Experts call for greater understanding of neurodivergent pupils’ needs to tackle the underlying issues. The latest Department…
Emerging research suggests that autism often exists alongside other health issues such as sleep problems and gastrointestinal concerns. Experts advocate for comprehensive evaluations, including brain SPECT imaging, to better understand individual needs and improve support strategies. Autism spectrum disorder rarely…
Nearly a quarter of families with children under five are living in food poverty, highlighting gaps in government support for pre-school children amid ongoing efforts to expand free school meals. Nearly a quarter of families with children under 5 are…
A recent Hyrox event in south-west China has highlighted both its surge in popularity among young exercisers and the growing caution from health professionals about the intense physical demands and potential risks of the hybrid fitness format. A recent Hyrox…
Understanding a newborn’s early sensory experiences underscores the need for calm, measured environments that foster healthy brain development through responsive caregiving. A newborn’s first weeks outside the womb are a crash course in adaptation. The quiet, buffered environment of pregnancy…
Psychologists and health experts emphasise that preparing children for the new school year starts with managing parental anxiety and establishing healthy routines, including sleep, routines, and limited screen time, to ease children’s transition. As the new school year approaches, psychologists…
