For more than four decades, Kathleen O'Brien, PhD, has shaped how communities understand and support children's emotional ...

Human emotional development is deeply embedded in social and cultural contexts, yet much of our scientific understanding is ...

In today’s Health Alert, a new study shows that too much screen time can have a negative impact on children’s emotional and social well-being. The research specifically calls out video games as one of ...

A major international study has found a significant link between increased screen time and the development of emotional and social issues in children. The study, which analyzed data from nearly ...

UNICEF outlines 10 ways to support children's mental well-being, emphasizing nurturing care and open communication to help ...

Child therapists and parents are eager to utilize mental health services for children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, social and interpersonal skills, self-esteem, trauma, and major life ...

Excessive smartphone use linked to reduced attention span and lower academic performance. Strong correlation between screen time and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in ...

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about mental well-being remain high. (Panchal et al., 2023). Symptoms of anxiety and depression manifest as social isolation and loneliness (McColl & ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrightLife Kids, a free mental health and wellness platform for children and families backed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), today ...

Play is essential to autistic well-being, supporting regulation, joy, and authenticity across the lifespan when individuals ...