How your high school friends’ genes could affect your mental health
Remember your mom telling you to choose your friends wisely?
It turns out she was right, but in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
A new...
Scientists develop new approach to helping kids with ADHD in San Francisco schools
Mornings used to be tough for Lissette and her son Andrew, a San Francisco fifth grader with dyslexia and ADHD.
"He needed constant reminders to...
Eyes could show signs of ADHD and autism, study finds
Researchers from Flinders University have made a significant discovery that could simplify the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and...
Reducing screen time boosts children’s mental health
A team of psychologists and mental health specialists in Denmark, along with a colleague from the U.K., has discovered that reducing children's screen time...
Brain structure differences in kids with conduct disorder
Recent research conducted by a collaboration of institutions, including the Universities of Bath and Birmingham, has revealed significant structural differences in the brains of...
Frequent childhood moves linked to higher depression risk in adulthood
Moving homes frequently during childhood can significantly increase the risk of developing depression later in life, a new study reveals.
Children who experience numerous moves...
Common viral infection linked to higher risk of autism
Children born with a viral infection called congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) may be nearly two and a half times more likely to be diagnosed with...
Study finds kids given ‘digital pacifiers’ struggle to manage emotions
Tantrums are a normal part of growing up, but how they are handled can significantly impact a child's emotional development.
Researchers from Hungary and Canada...
Buffering childhood stress
All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal.
But some kids go...
Childhood sleep problems linked to higher risk of ADHD symptoms
A recent study has found a close link between sleep problems in children and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence.
This research, published in...