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
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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
Why a U.S. task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older
1. Why is the task force recommending young kids be screened? Nearly 80% of chronic mental health conditions emerge in childhood, and when help is eventually
Too much screen time linked to ADHD, aggression, anxiety in children
CALGARY, Alberta — Too much screen time increases the risk of behavioral problems in kids such as ADHD, aggression, anxiety and depression, according to new research.
Kids can show anxiety symptoms early on. Here’s how to spot them
(CNN) — Your child doesn’t want to go to the playground to play with other kids. Or she doesn’t want to attend a friend’s birthday
How Can Childhood Trauma Affect Learning?
This article speaks to the important role teachers can play when they are trained in trauma information and SEL (social and emotional learning) practices. Trauma
It’s time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians’ task force recommends
An influential panel of experts says all kids ages eight to 18 should be screened regularly for anxiety. This draft recommendation by the United States Preventive
Playing in the Sand: What Is Sand Tray Therapy and How Can It Help?
Whether on a stretch of beach along a lake front or in the sand box in our back yard, most of us as children have
What is Play Therapy? Or: Why Would I Pay Someone to Play With My Child?
Before discussing play therapy, it is important to look at how children differ from adults. The ability to think and talk about ourselves, and our