Current reporting, research and professional developments across Child Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
The number of active referrals has almost doubled from 563,639 in 2018-19, with a 9.5 per cent increase in the last year alone ...
Background Black gay and bisexual male adolescents (BGBMA) face disproportionately high rates of suicidal behaviors, shaped by intersecting racial and sexual minority stressors. Anticipated discrimination—a…
Adolescents and young adults in residential youth care (RYC) face cumulated adversity and high emotional and behavioral problems yet face structural barriers that limit access to evidence-based mental health care. While…
The role of cortisol in Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remains controversial due to inconsistent findings. Childhood adversity may recalibrate the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, altering the prognostic…
Until screening, teacher training, and diagnostic norms fully account for how ADHD shows up in girls, we will keep meeting them years late, ...
Background The purpose of the research was to verify compensatory and protective models of resilience [14, 27] , among adolescents from Poland and war-affected Ukraine. Guided by the socio-ecological model of resilience…
Conner James Black, associate director of the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute, encourages families to have two separate devices: one for communication and another for entertainment, rather than using one for…
Dr. Assaneo's current fellowship project seeks to better understand how rhythm synchronization abilities develop during childhood and whether they could eventually be strengthened through interactive digital…
Anxiety can be a key ingredient of confidence for children, rather than the enemy, says clinical child psychologist Kathryn Hecht.
However, I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents, both therapeutically and in terms of scholastic ...
With the advent of exome sequencing, a growing number of children are being identified with de novo loss-of-function mutations in the dynamin 1-like (DNM1L) gene, which encodes the large GTPase essential for…
When a child — even a small child — melts down and becomes aggressive, they can pose a serious risk to themselves and others, including parents and siblings. It’s not uncommon for kids who have trouble handling their…
Discover how Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory reshapes our understanding of child learning through cooperation, interaction, and guidance. Learn how these insights can transform teaching and ...
Background Individuals with substance use problems have higher mortality risks than the general population. This study aimed to assess all-cause and specific-cause mortality among adolescents and young adults in…
IntroductionProblematic Social Media Use (PSMU) is increasingly recognised as a relevant public mental health concern. Nevertheless, the main psychological mechanisms underpinning this pattern remain underexplored…
This pilot study primarily aimed to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a cluster randomised controlled trial of the Integrated Network for Student Psychosocial Interventions, Resilience, and Education (INSPIRE)…
Background Child and adolescent mental disorders impose substantial individual and societal burdens. This study synthesized randomized evidence on the effects of music therapy on depressive and anxiety symptoms…
Early signs associated with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities, along with the role of timely assessment, diagnosis and intervention in supporting child development, are highlighted in the context ...
BackgroundGlobally, approximately one in seven adolescents experiences a mental disorder, which can negatively impact their quality of life. In Mexico, evidence of regional differences in adolescent mental health is…
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted youth development; however, limited studies have explored the diverse patterns of household environments and their implications for youth and family well-being. This…
Common problems faced by families and caregivers of children exhibiting mealtime challenges include food refusal, food selectivity, and/or challenging behaviors. To fully address a mealtime challenge, the inclusion of…
ObjectiveAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by an avoidance or restriction of food intake due to a lack of interest in eating or foods, sensory sensitivities, and/or fear of adverse…
Suicide attempts (SA) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are closely related phenomena, both common in adolescent clinical samples. This study examined whether neurobiological markers could enhance the prediction of SA…
Background This study examined whether repeated incarceration among justice-involved male adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) reflects not only a legal consequence but also a marker of a more severe clinical…
Background The COVID-19 pandemic had heterogeneous effects on the mental health of children and adolescents according to individual experiences, with some consequences persisting beyond the lifting of restrictions. We…
Studies that jointly examine the specific symptoms of problematic gaming and problematic social media use with comparable conceptualizations and link them to adolescent psychological well-being remain scarce. This study…
Background Due to trauma and ongoing adversity, refugee minors are at high risk for mental health issues, including PTSD. This study evaluated the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR)…
Background Adolescent depression is a major health issue requiring precise interventions. While Network theory guides symptom-targeted interventions, longitudinal studies in community adolescents remain scarce…
Throughout the SNF Nostos 2026 week, the Child Mind Institute and the SNF Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health will contribute to conversations examining how youth mental health intersects with some of…
ObjectiveThis study validated the prognostic ability of the Child Psychosis-risk Screening System (CPSS), an algorithm derived from the widely used Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), and benchmarked its performance against…
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