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Parents of autistic children report more depression, anxiety, and caregiver strain, and poorer well-being than parents of non-autistic children. Though more research has begun to investigate how parent-specific factors…
Face processing is fundamental to social communication and has been a major focus of autism research. While event-related potential (ERPs) studies of face processing have produced mixed results, little work has examined…
When Zeke was in high school, he struggled with anxiety and substance use problems. He left college after the first semester. Now 25, he is living at home and his mom Carol is frustrated. While she’s pushed him to go…
Standardized diagnostic interviews are essential tools for accurate assessment in child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP). However, many existing interviews are restricted by licensing costs, platform dependencies, limited…
Screening for psychiatric risk in youth at the population level is often constrained by resource limitations and lengthy assessment tools. This study aimed to develop a reduced, psychometrically robust subset of Child…
To investigate multidimensional impulsivity and its neuroelectrophysiological correlates in adolescents with depression and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). A case–control study was conducted including three groups…
Feuer brings more than two decades of clinical leadership to inaugural role New York, NY – The Child Mind Institute, an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children affected by mental health…
When people use the word dissociation, it can sound alarming. You may have seen it on social media, heard your child mention it, or noticed your child seeming “checked out” and wondered if that’s what’s happening…
Dreams are more structured than they seem, shaped by both personal traits and real-world experiences. Researchers found that the brain doesn’t just replay daily life—it reshapes it into imaginative, sometimes surreal…
There are several kinds of medication than can help kids with Tourette’s or another tic disorder. But it’s important to note that not all kids who develop tics need treatment. Tics are very common. They often go away on…
High school students participating in the Youth Mental Health Academy are able to engage with peers, learn about mental health and discover professional passion. The post CYBHI: Building the Future of Mental Health, One…
A common misconception about tantrums and meltdowns is that they’re interchangeable. But while they share some similarities in their initial expression — crying, screaming, door slamming, harsh words — they’re actually…
Asian populations are among the fastest-growing ethnic groups in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), yet little is known about the prevalence of neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) within these communities. The study compared…
On April 20, the Child Mind Institute and SoFi held its fifth annual Golf Invitational at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. The event raised $630,000 to support the organization’s mission to transform the lives of…
By Peter Raucci, Director, Global Fellowships Strategy, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute In May of 2025, I had the opportunity to visit…
Background Life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome (DS) has significantly increased, primarily due to medical advances. While DS is considered a genetically determined form of Alzheimer’s disease (DS-AD), with…
3q29 deletion (3q29Del) syndrome is caused by a 1.6 Mb copy number variant (CNV) located near the telomeric end of the long arm of the third human chromosome. Hemizygosity of this set of 22 protein-coding genes…
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic disease that severely impacts a person’s health and daily living, requiring lifelong specialist care. This places substantial demands on caregivers, leading to a decline in…
The cerebellum contributes to the control of movement, language, and sociability. Purkinje cells, the main output neurons of the cerebellar cortex, are reduced in cerebellar malformations (CMs) and in autism spectrum…
Methylenetetrahydrofolate‐reductase (MTHFR) is a critical enzyme in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. While MTHFR polymorphisms have been linked to sensorineural hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disorders in…
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by distinct eating behaviors that evolve from early feeding difficulties to later hyperphagia. Early brain abnormalities remain poorly…
A Conversation with Tatum Redmond and Amanda van der Vyver-Anderson from Community Keepers, South Africa By Mai El Shoush, Partnerships Campaign Manager, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and…
Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children’s shirts from multiple retailers found every sample exceeded U.S. safety limits, raising concerns about toxic exposure—especially since…
Background Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by loss of fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein (FMRP). In most cases, this results from a CGG expansion exceeding 200 repeats in the 5’…
1 in 100 children in India is affected by autism, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research, while globally it poses a ...
You might have heard the acronym ACEs — perhaps in relation to knowing one’s ACE score. ACEs stands for adverse childhood experiences. The term comes from a landmark study about the relationship between difficult…
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute continues to strengthen investment in the next generation of mental health leaders by announcing its…
Background ADNP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with global developmental delay/intellectual disability, autism, aberrant behavior, and medical comorbidities. Sensory symptoms represent a core clinical…
David Friedlander, PsyD, a clinical psychologist specializing in teens with the Child Mind Institute, discusses how to best handle conversations about the college-admission process. The post SheKnows: How the Instagram…
This commentary calls for ethical continuity, extending the discipline that made medicine trustworthy into the digital age. The post Commentary: A case for ethical continuity in the age of medical AI appeared first on…
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