Current reporting, research and professional developments across Child Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
I can't find my keys. I can't find my documents. I remember something only after I've left the house.As someone with ADHD, I spent my whole life thinking this was just because I was 'sloppy.' Since ...
Children's drawings often serve as a window into their perception of family life, showcasing the relationships and activities they cherish. These illustrations can highlight significant emotional ties ...
Many jurisdictions have started to change the rules on diagnosing the disorder, allowing local doctors to play a more central role in care ...
Comparing oneself with others on social media is more strongly associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents than using social media to pass the time. This is shown by a study ...
A mental health specialist addresses common misconceptions about autism and explains how parents can best support the mental health of the children ...
A child starts therapy, and for a few months things get better. Then progress slows. The same exercises, the same sessions, and the same marks return, and parents begin to ask why. Clinicians say the ...
The neurodivergence can mean a partner struggles to take on responsibilities in family life. But there are ways to share the load more fairly ...
The 150 GPs who have completed the training are located across Melbourne and regional Victoria, including Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Dandenong, Geelong, Mildura, Ringwood, Shepparton, ...
A 2026 meta-analysis links ADHD to higher mortality from several causes.. ADHD medication use was associated with lower all-cause mortality.
Delaying accessible, preventative mental health and psychosocial support carries costs across education, employment, families, communities and the economy.
Just going to buy a pair of shoes leaves me completely exhausted.Waiting for someone to check the stock. Trying on different sizes over and over. Being unable to decide which one is best.In the end, I ...
Demand for assessments and treatment continues to grow across Kent and Medway, an NHS board hears.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine examined health records and genetic data from 187,341 Americans ages 50 and older, and found that adults with diagnosed ADHD had a ...
The mother-of-five, 51, has revealed she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD, describing how she 'came out' to friends about her condition.
Transitional objects play a crucial role in children's emotional development, serving as sources of comfort during times of stress and change. Items like soft toys or blankets become important ...
Five years ago, youth mental health was at a tipping point. Pediatricians, child and adolescent psychiatrists and children’s hospitals saw this crisis playing out on the front lines and our ...
Almost 300 GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD, and 300 more start training next month. Rural and regional communities were prioritised, and free assessments could save up to $1,500.
Dr. Sasha Hamdani discusses a possible new ADHD medication mechanism and how it may relate to sleep and narcolepsy treatments.
As social media fuels self-diagnosis, understanding the difference between everyday distractions and genuine ADHD is essential ...
Instead of wearing yourself out trying to change others, change the place where you live.This might be sudden, but to all my fellow ADHDers.Why don't we just give up on being understood by others?
A scheme diagnosing autism within mental health services is being rolled out in the TEWV NHS trust.
A systematic review of Mozambican studies on people aged 0 to 19 finds only two clinical prevalence surveys, four reliably validated assessment instruments and a single randomized intervention trial.
In recent studies, symptoms of ADHD in women are often overlooked altogether or misinterpreted as a different condition.
When Jay Teo noticed his wife returning home increasingly exhausted after starting a new job at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), he wanted to help. Instead of simply checking bus timings or ...
A brief report in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders finds high parental satisfaction with a psychoeducational group for parents of children with autism and argues that such feedback ...
NSW Premier Chris Minns has officially embraced Gen Z internet culture to deliver a huge health update for Australians living with ADHD — and social media users can’t get enough.
Her concern has prompted Istana Negara to take proactive measures, including holding discussions on initiatives to develop and enhance complaint and counselling systems.
The two studies, which were published in two of the world's most respected medical journals, shed light on how ADHD impacts women.
A press conference was held at the Lithuanian parliament to mark World ADHD Month, with the aim of highlighting ...
Prescriptions have risen to record levels as experts believe other support such as exercise and social activities could be more beneficial ...
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