Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Nearly Half of Child Mental Patients Require Adult Care
Four in ten children who attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scotland go on to attend specialist ...
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Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health
Currently, the U.S. health care system is very reactive, mainly treating people, including children, after they become sick rather than preventing illness. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American…
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Auditory processing disorder and ADHD: A quick PSA
A quick PSA on how auditory processing disorder can be more common in ADHD, shared by @thepsychdoctormd.
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Exclusive: ADHD charity slams Channel 4 over 'The Great ADHD Myth?' documentary
The CEO of ADHD UK has shared an open letter calling for changes to be made to the show ahead of its release.
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Five signs your child is happy, according to a psychologist
Dr Marianne Trent explains how to tell if meltdowns and moaning are actually something to be worried about ...
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Top doctor: 'ADHD is not a medical condition'
Dr Iona Heath, the former president of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), made the comments for a Channel 4 documentary set to be released next year.
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
The association between body mass index and body bulk with externalizing behavior: a longitudinal twin study
IntroductionThe current study examined longitudinal links between adolescent body mass index and body bulk with externalizing behaviors using data from the University of Southern California's Risk Factors for Antisocial…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Breast milk protein osteopontin may shield infants from respiratory infections
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found how breast milk supports infant immunity via a protein called osteopontin. The study also identifies a potential way of mimicking this protective effect in baby formula. The…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Rare chromosomal differences found in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
One in four children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder was found to have rare chromosomal differences at considerably higher rates than the general population, according to a study published in Alcohol…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Video-based peer support can boost breastfeeding rates and maternal confidence
A research team from the School of Nursing at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that video-call support from trained peer mothers helped first-time mothers breastfeed more…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Urban informal settlements: an overlooked context for adolescent digital safety
An estimated 350–500 million children live in urban informal settlements, where the population is projected to triple by 2050. In settlements such as Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya), Rocinha (Rio de Janeiro, ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Virtual reality reveals fine-scale alterations in behaviour following loss of the ADHD-linked gene adgrl3.1 in zebrafish
The study presents valuable findings on early behavioral phenotypes that arise in an ADHD-associated adgrl3.1 mutant zebrafish, using a new behavioral approach with a closed-loop OMR assay. The ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Cortisone eyedrops could save the sight of extremely premature babies
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital have conducted the world's first randomized clinical trial to test cortisone eyedrops to slow the progression of serious eye disease in…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
From Evidence to Practice: Lessons From Implementing the Psychosocial Support Program in Pernambuco, Brazil
Developed by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) in Brazil, under the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute, the…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
The mystery of weak teeth in Australian kids just got a little clearer
Somewhere in Australia, a child is wobbling a baby tooth loose as an adult tooth pushes up behind it. For one in seven Aussie kids, that new tooth arrives already weak, marked with a creamy white or brownish patch in the…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
How to boost enrollment of Black, Hispanic patients in pediatric clinical trials
While Black and Hispanic families are enthusiastic about research participation, other provider- and system-focused factors may influence their involvement in pediatric oncology clinical trials, a UT Southwestern Medical…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Sensitive parenting buffers against child ADHD risks from pregnancy
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Five large corporations dominate Medicaid mental health care for adolescents
The United States is in the middle of a well-documented adolescent mental health crisis. Because Medicaid provides medical coverage for roughly half of all children in the country, the program has an ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against the negative effects…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Can people with ADHD focus? A psychiatrist debunks the myth
Ask most people what ADHD looks like, and they'll describe someone who simply can't pay attention. But that's not quite right. People with ADHD don't struggle to focus so much as they struggle to ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Many parents blame themselves for ADHD
If you've ever witnessed a child who can't sit still, answers questions before you can, and doesn't remember what you just said minutes later, odds are that someone in the room has cussed you out ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
CHANCELL-ING: A Hopeful Conversation about Adolescent Mental Health
When our daughters were teenagers, LeShelle and I had many conversations about when we should give them cellphones. We were sensitive to potential mental health challenges that adolescents faced ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Many People With ADHD Lack This 1 Skill — And It Can Be Absolutely Devastating
Most people experience this feeling from time to time, but it can be much more intense for people with ADHD.
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Police worker with ADHD wins £19k payout after being refused free headphones
A police worker with ADHD has been awarded more than £19,000 after winning a disability discrimination case because she was not given free headphones.
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Possible Link Between Social Media and ADHD Symptoms
TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms are a staple in the daily lives of many teenagers. But what happens when usage becomes excessive? A long-term study from the U.S. now suggests that problematic ...
Child PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Are you a mosquito magnet? Scientists think it's probably because of how you smell
Mosquitoes are drawn to people by specific skin chemicals. Research shows carboxylic acids on skin create an irresistible scent. This attraction remains consistent for individuals over many years.
Child PsychologyAug 2, 2026
5 plants that can grow without soil
Growing popular houseplants in water offers a simple gardening alternative. Money plants and peace lilies adapt well to soil-free environments. Air plants absorb moisture through their leaves, needing ...
Child PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Are People With ADHD Symptoms More Likely to Be Left-Handed?
Have you ever wondered whether people with hyperactivity and inattention symptoms are more likely to be left-handed or mixed-handed? A new study has the answer.
Child PsychologyAug 2, 2026
New Research Reveals Autistic Brains Process Faces Differently
Researchers also found that face-related neural signals became increasingly specialized with age in neurotypical children, while autistic children showed little comparable refinement. This altered ...
Child PsychologyAug 2, 2026
The Surprising Mistake That Keeps Many Adult Children Stuck
The healthiest parents don't abandon their adult children. Rather, they change the role they play. Instead of becoming the family's chief problem solver-first responder (I even hear from parents who ...