A new randomized clinical trial suggests that parent training is as effective as child individual therapy for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders including social phobia,…
A new study has found that women who suffer from psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, mania, and schizophrenia, following the live birth of their first child are less likely…
As the world prioritizes social distancing to stop or slow down the spread of COVID-19, a new study demonstrates that mother-infant touch and contact are essential for optimal brain development…
A new study suggests that parents should delay introducing their young children to any screen media, and should limit preschoolers’ use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. The findings…
Physical and sexual abuse are known risk factors for depression in adolescents. But less is known about the role of emotional abuse and neglect in teen depression. Now, a new…
U.K. researchers have discovered several pregnancy-related risk factors linked to the development of psychotic disorders in offspring. These prenatal and perinatal risks, including the age of the parents, nutritional deficiencies…
Prolonged stress and fear driven by trying situations, such as the coronavirus pandemic, not only take a toll on mental health, but may also have a long-term impact on male…
Older children respond more strongly to rewarding experiences and less strongly to negative experiences later in the day, which may lead to poor decision-making at night, according to a new…
New research suggests that rumination or persistent negative thinking associated with perfectionism can keep teenagers awake at night and increase their chance of becoming depressed and anxious. Australian researchers performed…
A new study reveals that babies from rural families tend to exhibit negative emotions, such as anger and frustration, more frequently than their urban counterparts. In contrast, infants born in…
