Child PsychologyAug 7, 2026
Reasons you can’t focus besides ADHD
A look at common reasons focus can be difficult besides ADHD, based on the video’s discussion of mental health and psychiatry.
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Child PsychologyAug 7, 2026
REACH project launches webinar series on adolescent health
Project has launched a new webinar series addressing issues that matter to young people, while helping parents, caregivers and communities better understand adolescent health and well-being. Funded by ...
Child PsychologyAug 7, 2026
The TRUTH about ADHD and autism as experts argue they’re ‘social trends’ – top doc counters common myths
IS ADHD a social construct? That’s what a new Channel 4 documentary will ask – and it’s hit a nerve for many. It comes amid growing public debate about whether conditions like ...
Child PsychologyAug 7, 2026
ADHD doesn’t raise entrepreneurship rates overall. 1 group was a major exception
The popular narrative says ADHD can be a startup advantage. A new 28-year study found that benefit was concentrated among a specific group of people.
Child PsychologyAug 7, 2026
Youth post-discharge recovery and family adjustment after inpatient mental health treatment – study protocol for the longitudinal mixed-methods ReCoVer study
BackgroundHigh readmission rates after child and adolescent inpatient treatment point to underrecognized issues in the post-discharge period. With a shift towards early reintegration in youth mental health care, the…
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
More adults are being diagnosed with ADHD as diagnoses rise overall, new review finds
Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Women being diagnosed with ADHD later in life: 'First there was relief, then came the grief'
From learning self-compassion to lamenting lost opportunities, here they share their experiences with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Alliance Health and Cortica Partner to Ensure Access to Quality, Cost-Effective Care for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Differences
Alliance Health, a North Carolina Tailored Plan has partnered with Cortica, a physician-led autism services provider, to expand access to advanced neurological therapies for children with autism ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Pennington Biomedical gets $353K NIH grant for teen ADHD drivers
The Pennington Biomedical Center was awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to create a new digital platform to promote safer driving for teens with ADHD.
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Expert explainer: Strategies to improve childhood vaccination uptake
Protecting children is a shared responsibility, says health and rehabilitation sciences Ph.D. candidate Meron Mengistu. As a graduate researcher in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario, her…
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
People With ADHD Usually Do 7 Truly Exhausting Things Way Better Than Everyone Else
People with ADHD may handle certain exhausting tasks surprisingly well, especially when those tasks interest them. Their curiosity and energy can work in their favor and give them an edge over ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
LifeStance Health reports fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior therapy, which helps improve attention and self-control through structured support.
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Educational psychologists warn of growing pressure on children's services
Growing backlogs in Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) are making it difficult for educational psychologists to prioritize early intervention because they are weighed down by ...
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Parenting can offset ADHD risk in toddlers, study says
Key Takeaways Kind and patient parenting might offset increased risk of ADHDChildren had a higher risk of ADHD if they were exposed to inflammation during pregnancyHowever, this risk was only in ...
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Autism therapy spending quintuples, prompting federal push for state oversight
Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, The New York Times reports.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Record-Breaking Year for ADHD Summer Program
Celebrating its 10th year, the Child Mind Institute's ADHD Summer Program reached new heights in July—serving a record 65 children from across the country and around the world, including families from Missouri…
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
ADHD Summer Program Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year
Celebrating its 10th year, the Child Mind Institute's ADHD Summer Program reached new heights in July —serving a record 65 children from across the country and around the world, including families from Missouri…
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Regular checks sustain high participation for children with inherited cancer risk
Children born with a pathogenic variant in the TP53 gene, known as Li-Fraumeni syndrome, have a markedly increased risk of developing various types of cancer, often at a young age. Therefore, they undergo regular…
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
The Hidden Mistake Parents Make When Praising Their Children
The words you choose matter more than you think. Learn how science-backed praise can help children build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
13 adult traits linked to not hearing 'I love you' in childhood, according to psychologists
Not hearing these three words can have lifelong impacts, but healing is possible.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Neurodivergence, Autism, and Suicide
Discover the overlooked risk factors for suicide, and consider the questions that can save neurodivergent lives.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Care ADHD to open its first clinic, bringing NHS-backed ADHD care model to India
Our Bureau, Bengaluru Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 16:30 Hrs [IST] Care ADHD, one of the United Kin
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Childhood physical illnesses linked to increased risk of mental health disorders in autistic young adults
Mental health conditions are more common among autistic individuals than in the general population, but knowledge about how physical and mental health interact over time has been limited. In the new ...
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
FDA greenlights first novel ADHD medication in over 20 years --- Simtriyo
The FDA has granted approval for Simtriyo (centanafadine), marking the inaugural endorsement of a norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) for ADHD, developed by Otsuka ...
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy—weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
FDA approves first new ADHD drug in decades --- Simtriyo
The FDA has approved Simtriyo (centanafadine), the first-ever norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) cleared for ADHD, developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The once-daily ...
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Redefining autism in adulthood interventions in and through social virtual environments: an exploratory cross-cultural study
BackgroundAutism intervention research has largely prioritized children and adolescents, with limited guidance for adults. Social virtual environments (SVEs; e.g., VRChat) are widely used by autistic adults for…
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Child Illness Tied to Mental Health Risk in Autistic Adults
Autistic individuals who experience physical illnesses during childhood are at increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders in young adulthood ...
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
BlinkLab Reports Positive ADHD Assessment Results from European Dx2 Diagnostic Platform Study
BlinkLab reports ADHD Dx2 results: 82% sensitivity, 83% specificity in European study, signaling new smartphone-based diagnostic tool.
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Researchers uncover hidden mechanism behind congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease affects approximately two in every 100 newborns globally. But why does it occur? An important part of the answer may lie in a previously unknown mechanism on the surface of our cells. Researchers…