Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school

My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. ...

Addiction

CBD vapes rising in popularity among teens

Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Four ways to help kids overcome back-to-school anxiety

Heading back to school after a long summer break can be an exciting time for kids and caregivers. But for some students, the anxiousness of heading back to school may be fueled by fears or worry. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine

For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Suicide rates among US adolescents doubled in 10 years

Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic—with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.Researchers found that between 2008 ...

Health

Five ways to please picky eaters

Picky eaters can miss out on a lot of good food. Not only can it be challenging cooking for folks who refuse to eat some foods, but they can also miss out on important nutrients found in foods often on the I-Don't-Eat list ...

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