And for those with mental illness, there are additional considerations that can make the choice feel especially fraught. The ...

The digitalization of modern society has introduced complex sociological challenges for children and adolescents by altering the structure of their daily lives and social interactions. These changes ...

The authors noted that, as part of regular health supervision visits and surveillance, screening should begin within the first month of life to identify postpartum depression in caregivers. HealthDay ...

Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children. By Ellen Barry A study of insurance claims for 1.8 million ...

As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play.

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 ...

The impact of behavioral problems on children’s psychosocial health underscores the importance of identifying early predictors. Research in developmental psychopathology highlights emotion regulation ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...

The WHO has released its first-ever child-focused guidance for dengue therapeutics, outlining research priorities to ...