Child Psychology News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 19, 2024 — Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Unlike kids in the United States, hunter-gatherer children in the Congo Basin have often learned how to hunt, identify edible plants and care for babies by the tender age of six or seven. This rapid learning is facilitated by a unique social ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
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Nov. 18, 2024 — Some parents may find it challenging to help their kids manage intense emotions. One in seven think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Recent research suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families ...
Nov. 16, 2024 — A new study shows that the past 30 years of globalization have brought fundamental shifts in some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Researchers found that spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The Huntington's disease (HD) mutation eventually causes a fatal brain disease in adulthood, but a new study finds that early in life, children with ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers find a link between early vocabulary composition and later language development in children with cochlear ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Contrary to popular belief, children aren't better at learning new skills than adults. Indeed, young adults seem to learn faster than kids -- but ...
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Nov. 14, 2024 — New research found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting ...
Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Nov. 13, 2024 — New findings uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — A new study shows that children who are suspended or expelled from school report higher rates of depression in adolescence and into ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — New research reveals that the music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing rigid gender norms, shaping the way children perceive masculinity and femininity. The study uncovers how ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — By analyzing all live births in Canada over a six-year period and following children for more than two decades, researchers found that preterm births and the related cognitive, development and ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — A new study of more than 1,000 adults, average age 33, found that meeting recommended physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the 60-plus hours per week they spend sitting. To ...
Nov. 4, 2024 — Children too young to know words like 'impossible' and 'improbable' nonetheless understand how possibility works, finds new work with two- and three-year-olds. The findings ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — A new study involving 8,500 children from across the United States has revealed that a form of air pollution, largely the product of agricultural emissions, is linked to poor learning and memory ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — A research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — An analysis of social media posts that mention food and beverage products finds that fast food restaurants and sugar sweetened beverages are the most common, with millions of posts reaching billions ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Researchers have found that babies given ACS had notably smaller volumes of two key brain ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — While the lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, Low-level lead ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — In common marmosets, the brain regions that process social interactions develop very slowly, extending until early adulthood, like in humans. During this time, all group members are involved in ...
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
- How to Reduce Social Media Stress by Leaning in Instead of Logging Off
Monday, November 11, 2024
- 'Emotional Contagion' A Factor in Seniors' Mental Health
- Consistent Bedtime Linked With Better Child Emotion and Behavior Regulation
- Asthma May Place Children at Risk of Memory Difficulties
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- New Study Sheds Light on the Role of Sound and Music in Gendered Toy Marketing
- Effects of Preterm Birth Extend Into Adulthood, Study Finds
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Iron Supplements for Children Living With HIV
- The Harmful Frequency and Reach of Unhealthy Foods on Social Media
- First Pediatric Guideline on Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care Focuses on Preventing Overdose
- Sleeping for 2: Insomnia Therapy Reduces Postpartum Depression, Study Shows
- A Common Steroid Therapy May Influence Brain Development in Preterm Infants
- How COVID-19 Transformed Family Dinners
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Low-Level Lead Poisoning Is Still Pervasive in the US and Globally
- Similarities in Brain Development Between Marmosets and Humans
Monday, October 28, 2024
- Age Assurance Online Needs to Be Child-Rights Respecting, New Study Says
- Childhood Attention Issues and Genetic Factors May Predict Psychosis Risk
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade (2011 to 2021)
- Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Let Sleeping Babies Lie: Scientists Highlight Negative Impacts of Sleep Disruption on Early Brain Development
- Safety and Security: Study Shines Light on Factors Behind Refugees' Resilience
- Early Active Learning Boosts Skills for Children Born Into Extreme Poverty, but Gains Fade for Black Boys, Study Shows
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- New Study Finds Partner's Happiness Linked to Lower Stress Hormone Levels in Older Couples
- Screen-Free Bedtimes Boost Toddler Sleep, New Research Shows
- Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for US Youth Revealed in New Research
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Manliness Concerns Impede Forgiveness of Coworkers
- Effects of Chemical Mixtures: Neurotoxic Effects Add Up
- Researchers Use Genetics to Find Psychopathology Risks
- New Study Highlights the Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers
- Study Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities in Transitioning Autistic Individuals Into Adulthood
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Why Leadership Outweighs an Interdisciplinary Mix in the Effectiveness of a Research Team
- Good Physical Fitness from Childhood Protects Mental Health
- Older Adults Appear Less Emotionally Affected by Heat
- Large-Scale Study of Children With Genetic Disorders Finds Huge Benefit of Diagnosis
Monday, October 14, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
- Asking a Person to Talk About Their Parents in Therapy Can Distort Memories of Childhood Emotions
- Researchers Identify Neurodevelopmental Symptoms That Indicate Genetic Disorders
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- To Make Children Better Fact-Checkers, Expose Them to More Misinformation -- With Oversight
- New Research Identifies Key Mental Health Risk Factors for Children After Trauma
- Coffee During Pregnancy Safe for Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Patients With a Rare Pediatric Brain Disease
- Neurons Look Different in Children With Autism, Research Finds
- Toddlers Show Increased Physical Activity With a Robot Playmate Moving Around the Room
- Parenting Programs Help Kids, but Provide Insufficient Support for Parents
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Fear of Childbirth Is Associated With Shorter Duration of Breastfeeding
- Childhood Social Interactions Can Combat Stereotypes
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Hoarding Disorder: 'Sensory CBT' Treatment Strategy Shows Promise
- Psychological Distress in Adults and Caregivers About Food Allergy Is Widespread and Unrecognized
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Research in 4 Continents Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children's Brains
- Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect With Their World
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- How Social Structure Influences the Way People Share Money
- Pregnant Women Who Sleep Less Than 7 Hours a Night May Have Children With Developmental Delays
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- When a Child Hurts, Validating Their Pain May Be the Best First Aid
- Digital Biomarkers Shedding Light on Seasonality in Mood Disorders
- Air Pollution Exposure During Early Life Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain's White Matter
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
- Pandemic-Era Babies Do Not Have Higher Autism Risk, Finds Study
- Most New Recessive Developmental Disorder Diagnoses Lie Within Known Genes
Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Food Fussiness a Largely Genetic Trait from Toddlerhood to Adolescence
- Play It Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
- Mental Health Concerns Are a Huge Part of Primary Care Practice
- Nonfatal Opioid Overdoses in Youth Spiked During Pandemic
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Supported Youth Become Supportive Adults, Researchers Find
- Wildfire Smoke Exposure Boost Risk of Mental Illness in Youth, Study Suggests
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- New Insights Could Help Prevent Psychosis Relapses in Youth and Young Adults
- Risky Play Exercises an Ancestral Need to Push Limits
- Wearable Brain Imaging Device Shines a Light on How Babies Respond in Real-World Situations
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Unaffordable Food Putting Mums-to-Be at Risk
- Early Exposure to Diverse Faces Helps Babies Overcome Prejudices Later in Life
- Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure
Monday, September 9, 2024
- Belief in Academic Ability Key Factor in Academic Success for Low-Income Students
- COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teenage Brains, Study Shows
- Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Children
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Prescribing Nature Can Improve Happiness and Reduce Anxiety
- Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms Who 'meddle' Make Bad Behavior Worse
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Adolescent Glioma Subtype Responds to CDK4/6 Inhibitor
- Can Technology Turn Exercise Pain Into Pleasure?
- Children's Behavioral Problems Are Linked to Higher Hair Cortisol Levels
- Communication Helps Parent Relationships With New College Students but Has Limits
- New Approach Can Help Detect and Predict Mental Health Symptoms in Teens
Monday, September 2, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Children Contribute to Group Projects When There Are Clear and Common Goals
- Researchers Identify Basic Approaches for How People Recognize Words
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Health Impacts of Repeated Wildfires and Smoke Exposure
- Autistic Traits, Behavioral Problems in 7-Year-Olds Linked With Gender Nonconforming Play