Teens who felt more alienated during adolescence were more likely to be anxious. When children are small, their faces light up at the sight of mom and dad. But fast forward a few years, and the same ...

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

Birth order plays a role in mental health, according to a new study. Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a ...

For decades, researchers have developed and tested adolescent depression prevention programs that show strong results. But a new study reveals a major flaw in the evidence base: These programs, ...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in the U.S. That’s evidence of a systemic failure in identifying and addressing mental health concerns in young people.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Around winter time kids are mostly indoors, but it could impact them negatively. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention note seasonal visits for mental health in ...

Doctors are more divided than ever over the safety of prescribing antidepressant drugs–Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft and other so-called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)–to depressed ...

Targeted video games could help reduce symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression in children and adolescents, results of a new review ...

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early ...

October brings the solidification of school-year routines and the excitement of holidays on the horizon. The temperature begins to drop, daylight fades quickly, and the leaves begin to change. October ...

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