The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University notes that in childhood mental health, genes can raise a predisposition to other concerns, mental health disorders can be harder to pinpoint at a young age, and toxic stress “can damage brain architecture and increase the likelihood that ...
While challenges in life are unavoidable and often beyond our control, how we respond to them is entirely up to us. For our kids, this can be more complicated. Kids have less ability to regulate their emotions. They may have a harder time recognizing why they may be feeling stressed or a...
More than a third (37.1%) of these firstborn kids did experience some form of adversity. Leading the list were mental health issues experienced by the mother (21.6% of firstborns) and tough family environments (14.5%), which included issues such as homelessness or parental criminality. About...
More than a third (37.1%) of these firstborn kids did experience some form of adversity. Leading the list were mental health issues experienced by the mother (21.6% of firstborns) and tough family environments (14.5%), which included issues such as homelessness or parental...
More than a third (37.1%) of these firstborn kids did experience some form of adversity. Leading the list were mental health issues experienced by the mother (21.6% of firstborns) and tough family environments (14.5%), which included issues such as homelessness or parental criminality. ...
The coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and universal mitigation strategies have fundamentally affected peoples’ lives worldwide, particularly during the first two years of the pandemic. Reductions in physical activity (PA) and increased mental health (MH)
These are trying moments for today’s young minds in the mental health arena, which has proven to be more heightened compared to any other moment in history. Children face pressures of change, not only in schools and the social media but also from their families, culture, and society. But...
The “Sound It Out” campaign, created by the Ad Council in partnership with Pivotal, today premiered new public service advertisements (PSAs) reminding parents and caregivers of the important role they play in supporting young people’s emotional wellbe
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Making the Most of Mental Health Apps for Children Mental health isn't exclusive to adults; it affects kids, too. Cultivating a healthy mindset from an early age prepares kids to lead better lives as adults. As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, engaging with young people about their mental...