Psychology & Psychiatry
The mental health of America's children is only getting worse
A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.
Mar 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?
Q: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pediatrician?
Feb 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy
Having a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such families may be exposed to greater stress and challenges. There is little research about the positive ...
Feb 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children
I once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to stand in the "naughty corner."
Feb 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fathers' type of debt matters for teenagers' mental health
Teenagers whose fathers are behind on paying child support suffer more from behavioral problems like anxiety and depression than those from families whose fathers do not have such debt and than those whose parents have other ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Pediatrics
Child restraints are high-risk interventions that can be fatal
Intended as a safety intervention—but high-risk and potentially fatal if used improperly—physical and mechanical restraints have resulted in the deaths of dozens of children living in out-of-home care settings since 1993, ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Children and storm anxiety
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 6-year-old son becomes anxious and agitated whenever it storms. I have noticed that this behavior has become more frequent since we had to evacuate last year for a few days due to a pending hurricane. ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Pediatrics
High daily screen time linked to cognitive and behavioral problems in children born extremely preterm
Among 6- and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm—before the 28th week of pregnancy—those who had more than two hours of screen time a day were more likely to have deficits in overall IQ, executive functioning ...
Jul 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows mental health, support key in parental neglect
Substance use disorder has long been considered a key factor in cases of parental neglect. But new research from the University of Kansas shows that such substance abuse does not happen in a vacuum. When examining whether ...
Jul 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The impacts of children's emotions and behavior on parenting
While both inherited traits and environmental influences affect parent-child interactions, not much is known about how child behavior impacts parenting and, in turn, later child outcomes.
Jun 2, 2021
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