A major new study has found that mental health and behavioral changes such as depression, anxiety and emotional instability are common in people who survive encephalitis—inflammation of the brain that can be caused by infection ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Many Australian children struggle with their mental health. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness.
May 19, 2026
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As children enter adolescence, peers become a dominant force in their lives. With adult supervision waning, teens look to agemates for guidance on how to act, think, and fit in. But who matters most—friends or the popular ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Providing parenting help through schools led to a significant reduction in anxiety and behavioral problems among children, according to the results of a national study.
Nov 14, 2025
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For better or worse, screentime has become a mainstay in family life—but FIU researchers say boundaries are possible with just a few simple changes.
Oct 15, 2025
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Children in care who experience frequent changes in care placements are more than twice as likely to experience mental health problems, according to new research led by the University of Bath in the UK.
Oct 1, 2025
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Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower levels. That is a key ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Bedtime can be tricky for parents, especially when their child is experiencing behavioral sleep problems, but help is on the way with an app in development designed to help parents manage their child's sleep problems.
Jul 7, 2025
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Exposure to opioids during pregnancy could be causing long-term, unknown health conditions for a generation of children, a University of Dundee expert has warned.
May 1, 2025
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At a time when costs are high and social safety nets appear further endangered, the experience of eviction, foreclosure, and housing loss creates a measurable and detrimental impact on families. New research, appearing in ...
Feb 12, 2025
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