Homework Struggles May Not Be a Behavior Problem
Are you concerned about your child’s struggle with homework, learning or attention? Consider a psychological evaluation to understand how to help at home and school.
Author: Lindsay South
Children who lack sleep may experience this
Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time. Many teens become virtually nocturnal during the summer
The Role of Childhood Emotional Neglect in Borderline Personality
A Look Inside Borderline Personality Disorder A person with borderline personality disorder (BPD) has a lifelong pattern of unstable, unpredictable, and intense moods and
The Lasting Effects of a Childhood with a Mentally Unwell Parent
Remarkably, an estimated 23 percent of children worldwide are being raised by at least one parent who suffers from mental illness. Yet it is only
Benefits of Childhood Mental Health Intervention ‘Ripple Across Generations’
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of poor life outcomes in young people. As many as 1 in 5
ASU study shows childhood loneliness linked to stress, problem drinking in adults
Before the pandemic, more than one in 10 children aged 10–12 years reported being lonely. New research has shown that experiencing loneliness as a pre-adolescent
How Trauma and Chronic Stress Affect Developing Brains
Trauma alters the developing brain, triggering behavioral and mental health issues. Under prolonged exposure to stress, resources are diverted from the “thinking” part of the
Elevated Tween Screen Time Linked to Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, a
How Important Is Childhood Play In Safeguarding Mental Health?
A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychiatry and Human Development looked at the evidence for protective effects of peer play during the early years.
Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence
Researchers found that targets of cyberbullying were more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, above and beyond offline bullying. Full Article Here