Petra Butler investigates how immersive virtual reality therapy could transform treatment access and acceptance for young sufferers of obsessive-compulsive disorder, building on growing evidence for remote and app-supported therapies. Petra Butler is exploring whether virtual reality can help young people…
Aftenposten highlights practical strategies for parents to avoid escalating power struggles with children by recognising triggers and maintaining calm, fostering cooperation over conflict. Aftenposten describes a familiar scene: a parent reaches for a threat, a child pushes back and the…
Research reveals that negative responses from educators to children with neurodivergence can have lasting impacts on their confidence, peer relations, and safety at school, highlighting a pressing need for better understanding and support. For many families of children with ADHD…
A Belarusian neuropsychologist has debunked common misconceptions about brain development, emphasising ongoing neuroplasticity, the potential for learning in autistic children, and the broader implications of speech delays for cognitive growth. A Belarusian neuropsychologist has challenged three persistent assumptions about the…
Parents should be alert to persistent behavioural and emotional changes in teenagers, as these may indicate depression. Recognising subtle signs early and seeking professional support can prevent worsening mental health and aid recovery. Teenagers are expected to be changeable, but…
Recent reflections underscore how Montessori’s concept of the absorbent mind continues to shape effective early years teaching, emphasising the power of environment and repetition in child development. Maria Montessori’s idea of the absorbent mind remains central to how many educators…
A national boxing pilot programme in England and Wales, supported by the Youth Endowment Fund and England Boxing, seeks to evaluate whether structured sports activities like boxing can help lower the risk of crime and serious violence among teenagers, amid…
Psychologists reveal how childhood experiences of criticism, neglect, and invalidation lay the groundwork for adult shame, insecurity, and emotional withdrawal, shaping behaviours and physical responses far into adulthood. Persistent shame and insecurity in adulthood often have roots in childhood, psychologists…
A simple recipe elevates nuts to a nutritious treat with a rich chocolate coating, combining buttery texture and health benefits for a versatile snack or dessert. Chocolate-dipped cashews make an easy treat that sits somewhere between snack and dessert. The…
OpenAI has partnered with the American Psychological Association to create evidence-based guidelines and safeguards for young users, aiming to promote healthy development amid growing AI adoption among adolescents. OpenAI has teamed up with the American Psychological Association to build new…
