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May 09, 2017 … NASHVILLE — With depression and anxiety rates rapidly increasing among younger individuals, there has also been a concurrent dramatic increase in hospitalizations due to thoughts of suicide and self-harm, a new study finds. Researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee looked at data from 32 children’s hospitals across the U.S., identifying inpatient and emergency visits between 2008…

Mar 05, 2021 … BUDAPEST, Hungary — For most people of a certain age, their brains tend to see the “big picture” before settling in to focus on the details. Those growing up in the digital age however, are being rewired to see the world a whole lot differently. Researchers in Hungary say children who start using digital devices…

Aug 05, 2021 … PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Children of heavy drinkers are more likely to develop depression and other mental health problems, a new study warns. A team from Aarhus University in Denmark say these youngsters are also more likely to need hospitalization and exhibit criminal behavior later on. “Within the last 10 years, there has been an expansion…

Oct 01, 2020 … HEIDELBERG, Germany — We inherit a whole lot from our parents. Appearance, of course, but many people also share similar personalities or demeanors with at least one parent as well. On a concerning note, a new study from the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology finds babies born to mothers dealing with depression or anxiety often show physiological…

Dec 24, 2020 … ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For American parents, you may think the constant concern over COVID-19 is their biggest fear when it comes to their child’s health. A new survey finds that’s not actually the case, not even close. Researchers from the University of Michigan say quarantine and lockdowns have parents worrying more about their kids…

Sep 01, 2021 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — People who believe leisure activities are a waste of time are more prone to stress and depression, a new study reveals. Researchers with The Ohio State University say shunning joyful breaks from the daily routine often leads to less happiness and worsening mental health. In a series of studies, the research team…

Feb 06, 2019 … BEER-SHEVA, Israel — Medical cannabis is an effective, well-tolerated, and most importantly, a safe treatment for autism in children, helping to reduce a range of symptoms in those with the condition, a new study finds. Researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the Soroka University Medical Center say cannabis oil helped to improve seizures,…

Jun 17, 2021 … ANN ARBOR, Mich. — An essential part of life is maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Unfortunately, many people don’t always have the luxury of going to bed at the same time or sleeping for the same length of time each night. With that in mind, a recent study finds an ever-changing sleep schedule not only…

Jan 22, 2018 … BASEL, Switzerland — A new study by sports scientists at the University of Basel found that a warm-up program designed specifically for children chopped the odds of a player suffering an injury in half. Childhood soccer injuries differ from normal soccer-related injuries in adults and teens, says study co-author Dr. Oliver Faude. “For example, children are…

Mar 24, 2017 … SAN FRANCISCO — Watching or reading the news leaves most American children with negative feelings, which is perhaps why only a quarter of them actually trust mass media outlets to begin with, a new survey finds. Common Sense Media, a non-profit advocacy group, surveyed 853 kids aged 10-to-18 in January, hoping to gauge their opinions…

Jan 15, 2021 … SAN DIEGO — Watching children joyfully play gory video games where the characters are battling to the death can certainly make any parent worry about their adolescent’s mental state. But new research brings reason to calm those fears. Teens who play violent video games are not at higher risks of mental health problems after all,…

Nov 12, 2020 … DeLAND, Fla. — Could more screen time be more beneficial to youngsters than we previously thought? Children spending hours playing video games, watching television or using the computer may not have a higher risk of depression than their more active colleagues despite past beliefs, a new study finds. In fact, they may be even benefiting from long…

May 23, 2018 … ORMSKIRK, England — Between music lessons and band practice, after school sports, student clubs and other activities, children are soaking in skills to help mold them into responsible, sociable adults. At the same time, many are being overworked. A new study delving into the effects of children’s extracurricular activities on family life reveals an unprecedented strain on…

Apr 17, 2018 … NEW ORLEANS — Keeping young minds happy and healthy as school grows more challenging can pose a challenge for parents, but a new study finds that the schools themselves can help to greatly reduce anxiety a child may be experiencing. Researchers from Tulane University found that school-based yoga helped improve the emotional health and overall well-being…

Dec 17, 2018 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — The teenage years are fraught with emotions. Girls who experience heightened levels of anxiety, depression and hostility are more likely to self-harm. And now a new study tells us that these self-injurious behaviors, such as cutting, may do more than harm just the body: they also indicate potentially detrimental changes in the…

Aug 06, 2019 … Researchers say 4-year-olds who have a television in their rooms were at a greater risk of suffering from depression, displaying aggressive behavior, and having poorer physical health in adolescence. MONTREAL — Young children, specifically around the ages of four or five, can be a handful to say the least. Preschool aged children are full of energy…

Oct 15, 2017 … NEW YORK — As the racial divide in the U.S. grows and the future for DREAMers, or children born to illegal immigrants in the country, grows more uncertain, one might think that a safe haven for children of any background would be their own school. A surprising new study, however, finds that most teachers are struggling…

Nov 30, 2017 … PROVO, Utah — While parental favoritism seems to have little effect on an older sibling, it can damage the younger in a pair, a new study finds. Researchers at Brigham Young University examined data from a longitudinal study that included more than 300 families, each of which had two children. Both parents and their children…

Oct 19, 2020 … CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — Every so often, parents will be surprised or even ashamed of a random aggressive act their child commits during a playdate or other social interaction. These seemingly out-of-the-blue occurrences are usually shrugged off as nothing more than an isolated incident. But a new study may have finally uncovered why so many…

Dec 21, 2017 … WASHINGTON — Paternal age at conception, particularly if a father was very young or much older, affects social development in children, a new study finds. Researchers at the the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine analyzed data from a sample of 15,000 twins followed from age four through 16…

Dec 30, 2020 … FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For children and young adults alike, it can sometimes seem like their smartphones are a part of their bodies. While younger people aren’t the only ones who can develop an addiction to surfing social media all day, a new study finds it can have a serious impact on their mental health. Researchers…