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30 Oct
1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied

1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied

Bullying among American teens remains a big threat, with more than a third (34%) saying they've been bullied over the past year, new government data shows.

According to the report's authors, bullying occurs when a person is "exposed to aggressive behavior repeatedly ove...

24 Oct
More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.

Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than 50% jump in psychology referrals for kids with

20 Sep
Fussy Eater? It Might Be in Your Kid's Genes

Fussy Eater? It Might Be in Your Kid's Genes

Pulling your hair out in frustration with your finicky youngster?

Don’t blame your parenting style -- genetics likely played a huge role in their eating habits, a new twins study FINDs.

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes, according to findings publish...

17 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.

“Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher

16 Sep
Poll Finds Many Parents Worry About Kids Finding Friends

Poll Finds Many Parents Worry About Kids Finding Friends

Many parents worry that their kids aren’t popular enough, or that they aren’t making the right friends, a new survey finds.

About 1 in 5 parents say their child aged 6 to 12 has no friends or not enough friends, according to the results of the University of M...

11 Sep
Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm.

But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of a child’s every decision and dilemma.

&...

30 Aug
School-Based Mindfulness Programs May Boost Kids' Mental Health

School-Based Mindfulness Programs May Boost Kids' Mental Health

FRIDAY, August 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Teaching schoolkids to practice mindfulness can boost their mental health — and, maybe, even their grades.

That's the takeaway from a new review of more than three dozen research studies on school-based mindfulness i...

26 Aug
Trans Kids More Often Turn to Teachers Than Parents for Help

Trans Kids More Often Turn to Teachers Than Parents for Help

Troubled transgender students are more likely to turn to school staff than their own parents for support, a new study finds.

Trans teen...

21 Aug
PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say.

PE classes can teach lessons not found in any other classroom,

16 Aug
Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health

Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health

A child at the dinner table talks about trouble at school or an argument with a friend, but parents aren't listening: They're checking their smartphones instead.

It's a scenario that plays out millions of times per day across America, and it could be harming the mental h...

16 Aug
Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide

Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide

Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study finds.

Children receiving the texts as part of a program called Caring Contacts said they felt more p...

16 Aug
Parents Think Social Media, Tech Is School Kids' Greatest Foe: Poll

Parents Think Social Media, Tech Is School Kids' Greatest Foe: Poll

Parents are worried that social media and technology will get in the way of schoolkids building meaningful connections with classmates and teachers during the upcoming school year, a new poll finds.

Half of parents (50%) say too much time spent with technology will be th...

16 Aug
Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School Year

Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School Year

Back-to-school can feel like a rushed jumble, as kids leave behind summer fun for the next step in their education.

But there are specific ways parents can help students show up sharper, get young athletes ready to compete, and have anxious kids settled down and ready to...

14 Aug
One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

Want to be a better, more effective mom or dad? Trying sharing a good laugh with your kid.

New research among folks ages 18 to 45 found many citing humor as one of the reasons they had, and continue to have, a positive relationship with their parents.

“My hop...

12 Aug
More Toddler Screen Time Brings More Tantrums, Study Finds

More Toddler Screen Time Brings More Tantrums, Study Finds

Using tablets as 'e-babysitters' for toddlers could lead to more tantrums, which in turn can have harried parents trying to calm a child by handing them a tablet, new research shows.

This type of "vicious cycle" played out during the early years of many of the Canadian y...

30 Jul
Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

The kids are not alright.

New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.

Suicide has now become the fifth leading cause of death among both male and fem...

19 Jul
One Emotion Drives Teens to Scroll Through Instagram

One Emotion Drives Teens to Scroll Through Instagram

Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says.

Teens open the app because they’re bored, then sift through its contents looking for interesting bits to relieve their boredom, researchers report.

Then, bored by sloggi...

17 Jul
Brain Changes Seen in Kids With Conduct Disorder

Brain Changes Seen in Kids With Conduct Disorder

Defiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, which Mental Health America says affects up ...

28 May
Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

Weighted blankets are trendy items, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket will help a person more easily slip into slumber.

But they do little to help troubled children sleep better, a new study has found.

There was no difference in sleep b...

27 May
Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them

Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them

Does advising your teen sometimes feel like talking to the proverbial brick wall?

Don't fret: New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat "no way," your counsel is probably having an impact.

It may simply be tucked away by your...

11 Mar
Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years

Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years

The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition rose by almost a third between 2017 and 2021, a new report finds, to an average $4,361 per year. 

Overall, American families spent an estimated $31 billion in 2021 on child mental hea...

29 Feb
Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids

Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids

Teens have a higher risk of self-injury -- deliberately cutting or burning themselves -- if they have a fraught relationship with a struggling parent, a new study shows.

Teenagers were nearly five times more likely to self-injure if, when they were 6, their moms and dads...

27 Feb
How to Calm Your Child After a Nightmare

How to Calm Your Child After a Nightmare

Most parents have experienced it: Your young child wakes up distraught, sure that the nightmare they've just suffered through is real.

Dr. Anis Rehman, an internal medicine specialist and consu...

16 Feb
More Kids, Teens May Be Taking Multiple Psychiatric Meds

More Kids, Teens May Be Taking Multiple Psychiatric Meds

A study of mental health care in Maryland finds an increasing number of children and teens covered by Medicaid are taking multiple psychiatric meds.

This trend towards "polypharmacy" might be happening elsewhere, prior research suggests.

In the new study, Maryland ...

12 Feb
Even 'White Lies' From Parents Encourage Lying by Kids

Even 'White Lies' From Parents Encourage Lying by Kids

Kids are more likely to lie to their parents if their parents have been lying to them -- even with positive "white"lies, a new study shows.

But researchers found a difference between encouraging white lies and "instrumental"lies that involve false threats or promises.

21 Dec
Holidays Can Be Tough on Kids With ADHD, Anxiety: Some Tips for Parents

Holidays Can Be Tough on Kids With ADHD, Anxiety: Some Tips for Parents

Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are jumbled in a whirl of activities.

The kids are home from school and restless, their parents are hauling them along to Christmas shopp...

18 Dec
Better Grades, Less Time on Phones: Poll Shows Kids', Parents' Resolutions for 2024

Better Grades, Less Time on Phones: Poll Shows Kids', Parents' Resolutions for 2024

More patience. Less time on phones. Healthier habits. Better grades.

Parents and kids alike are making resolutions for the New Year, setting personal goals for themselves in 2024, a new poll has found.

Nearly three in four parents say they will adopt a resolution o...

17 Nov
Mom's Mental Health in Pregnancy Could Affect That of Her Child

Mom's Mental Health in Pregnancy Could Affect That of Her Child

A pregnant woman's mental health might have profound effects on the mind of her unborn child, a new evidence review warns.

Children appear to be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues if their moms were highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy...

17 Oct
As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping

As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping

Whether or not you have loved ones in the Middle East, the horrors of the violence and suffering in Israel and Gaza are heart-wrenching and difficult to bear.

"It's important to be informed, but don't stress yourself out," said

16 Oct
Think You're Not a 'Helicopter' Parent? New Poll Finds Many Are

Think You're Not a 'Helicopter' Parent? New Poll Finds Many Are

As kids grow up, their desire to venture out on their own and gain some independence is natural.

And a new national poll suggests that most parents say they're fine with that.

The problem? The poll highlights a pretty big gap between what parents say and w...

11 Oct
Climate Change Will Harm Children's Mental Health: Report

Climate Change Will Harm Children's Mental Health: Report

Raging wildfires, droughts, floods and record-breaking heat brought on by climate change are taking a toll on kids' already fragile mental health.

This is the main message from a

09 Oct
Want Your Child to Have Empathy? Stay Close

Want Your Child to Have Empathy? Stay Close

Young children who are close to their parents are more likely to grow up to be kind, caring and considerate. These kids may also have fewer mental health problems during early childhood and adolescence, a new study finds.

By contrast, children whose early relationships w...

06 Oct
1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed

1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed

As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests.

"Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,"said lead researcher Walter Zahorodny, a...

03 Oct
Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising

Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising

In yet another reminder of the psychic toll the pandemic has taken on young people, new research shows spending on mental health services for U.S. children and adolescents has risen sharply since 2020.

It climbed 26% for youths aged 19 and younger between March 2020 and ...

22 Sep
Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins

Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins

While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that send many to the emergency room for mental health woes, a new report shows.

Among children aged 5 to...

12 Sep
Kids Have Already 'Normalized' Gender Roles by Preschool, Study Finds

Kids Have Already 'Normalized' Gender Roles by Preschool, Study Finds

So much for the powerful feminist messaging in the new Barbie movie.

Director Greta Gerwig's feminist interpretation of Barbie depicted the fashion dolls as judges, surgeons, naval officers, astronauts and U.S. Presidents in Barbie World, and it resonated. The Barbie mov...

06 Sep
Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

Just like adults, kids face daily stressors.

Luckily, a new study suggests that teaching them creative thinking can help them manage it all.

Researchers found that when school-age children learned some "narrative creativity" techniques -- such as shifting your pers...

05 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds

Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds

A stressful or traumatic childhood experience -- anything from parents divorcing to a sibling's drug problem -- may have long-term effects on a woman's sexual health.

These adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and dysfunction in women later in...

01 Sep
Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids

Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids

If your child is acting out and you're looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer.

Getting more hours of slumber could reduce impulsive behavior in kids, their new study showed.

21 Aug
Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll

Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll

When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.

Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National

07 Jul
Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not

Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids' height.

"I have a clinic in Manhattan Beach, which was appar...

07 Jul
Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds

Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds

The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows.

The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medicaid-enrolled children in 45 states, a stark contrast from the...

28 Jun
Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study

Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study

Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers.

The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. "tweens," found that those who'd begun reading for fun early in child...

15 Jun
Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later

Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later

Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science?

Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (...

13 Jun
Nearly 15% of School-Age Children in U.S. Have Received Mental Health Treatment

Nearly 15% of School-Age Children in U.S. Have Received Mental Health Treatment

About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available.

So finds a new report from...

06 Jun
Kids With ADHD, Behavior Issues Have Poorer Trajectories as Adults

Kids With ADHD, Behavior Issues Have Poorer Trajectories as Adults

Kids with poor impulse control -- a common characteristic of ADHD -- may be at higher risk for health, social and criminal problems as adults, a new study indicates.

Researchers found that having attention and behavior problems in childhood was linked to less money, low...

05 Jun
Many Kids Wait Too Long for Mental Health Care After Gun Injury

Many Kids Wait Too Long for Mental Health Care After Gun Injury

U.S. gun deaths and injuries in children have risen at astronomical rates. Yet, among kids on Medicaid, only about two of every five children who get shot receive mental health care within six months of these traumatic incidents, researchers say.

The need is great,...

05 Jun
Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

Summer vacation has begun for some families and screen use may already feel like too much.

A psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for making sure smartphones and tablets are put to good use and not used to excess.

01 Jun
Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids 'Flourish': Study

Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids 'Flourish': Study

Kids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.

That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in community service are often thriving, physically and mentally.

Overall, kids who'd volunt...

30 May
Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood.

Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, from infancy to adulthood, and take a deeper look at the developmental m...