By expanding on existing mental health screening policy, thousands more students across the state can access the resources ...

Dental fear is common, but effective strategies—from CBT to sedation—can help ease anxiety and improve treatment outcomes.

Studies linking depression, cognitive difficulties, and behavioral challenges to vision impairment in children underscore the ...

A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens.

Understanding early autism evaluations and why it matters whether a developmental pediatrician or a clinical psychologist ...

Pain Assessment Issues in Children with CP Little research exists concerning pain assessment in children with CP. Developmental differences such as cognition and ability to communicate ...

Genetic disease impacts millions of children in the U.S., with Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease and sickle ...

Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to digital devices is contributing to a surge in mental health issues among children, with growing evidence connecting screen habits to emotional and ...

Most treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD) only slow disease progression. Early intervention for the neurological disease that worsens over time is therefore critical to optimize care, but that ...

Amongst the many anxiety screening tools, the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale and its short version, the 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) scale, are the most frequently ...

Experts from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago affirm the need to screen new fathers for mental distress, recognizing the mounting research that underscores the importance of ...

After giving birth, new mothers typically return for a follow-up appointment six to eight weeks later. But if postpartum depression symptoms emerge, “that can be a really long time for someone who is ...