Talking to Kids About Social Media and Mental Health
Social media has become a big part of kids’ lives, but its effects aren’t always clear. While it can help some children feel connected, it
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4 Quirky Kid Behaviors That Actually Have Purpose
Believe it or not, your kid’s repetitive habits—from shirt sucking to playdough sniffing—might be helping them regulate their senses. “My 6-year-old is a squeezer,” says
How play makes hospital less traumatic for children
Play is how children learn to navigate the world, create relationships, manage their emotions and cope with stressful situations. There aren’t many experiences more stressful
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.
HHS announces actions to improve child mental health care
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced 3 key actions which could strengthen access to healthcare for children nationwide. This is part of the work by the HHS to address the mental health crisis in the United States and its impact on children.
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.
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
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