More anxiety in children not involved in activities during pandemic
Children who did not take part in social and group activities during the pandemic had significantly higher levels of anxiety than those who did not.
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How Can Childhood Trauma Affect Mental Health In Adulthood?
Childhood is sometimes thought of as a simpler time that we would love to go back to as adults — we believed in Santa, played
4 books to help you conquer your social anxiety, recommended by therapists
If you suffer from social anxiety, you know how it feels at the exact moment the anxious thoughts start to creep in: You’re out with
Kids ages 8 and up should be screened for anxiety, U.S. health panel recommends
Earlier this week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that primary care doctors screen all children ages 8 to 18 for anxiety, regardless of whether or not
Mental health is intergenerational
The mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of wellbeing could also
Immune reactions to severe Covid may trigger brain problems, study finds
Severe Covid infections can cause immune reactions that damage nerve cells in the brain, causing memory problems and confusion, and potentially raising the risk of
Addressing Discrimination Supports Youth Suicide Prevention Efforts
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 19 and the second leading cause among youth ages 10 to 14.[1]
Bullying Is the Norm. So Is an Inadequate Response.
Bullying plagues a majority of neurodivergent students at school, on social media, and/or on the bus. When asked about the school’s response to incidents of
Youth Mental Health Was Declining in the U.S. Long Before COVID-19
Recent research suggests the mental health of children and teens in the U.S. is declining. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this decline, experts
DNA responses to childhood trauma offer clues on which children will have long-term health issues as an adult
The biomarkers could help predict which children are most at risk of trauma-related health issues as an adult, long-term study finds. New research from Virginia