Child Psychology13 hr ago
Child psychologist says overpraising kids can backfire—here's what to say instead
It’s not always a bad thing to say, 'Good job,' but there are better ways to go about it.
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Child Psychology16 hr ago
How to Raise a Confident, Independent Child
Children's independence can only be built through real decisions, real mistakes, and the experience of figuring things out on their own.
Child Psychology18 hr ago
Children on Cork's northside waiting more than six years to be seen by a psychologist, new data shows
There were 7,090 children waiting for psychology treatment across the four Cork areas, with the longest wait time in the North Lee area of 325 weeks, about six years and three months ...
Child Psychology18 hr ago
How ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria are linked
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the relationship between ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, also known as RSD.
Child Psychology18 hr ago
ADHD advocate to visit Scarborough in awareness campaign
North Yorkshire ADHD advocate Ryan Swain is bringing his You, Me & ADHD™ campaign to the Scarborough area this autumn as part of an ambitious programme of free talks aimed at changing how ADHD and ...
Child Psychology19 hr ago
UC Davis Spurs Major Boost in Teen Health Screening
A nationwide initiative helped pediatric clinics greatly improve adolescent behavioral health screening.Substance use screening more ...
Child Psychology19 hr ago
ADHD Is Often Treated as a Problem. New Research Says It Has 1 Surprising Advantage
A new paper revealed that the condition may be key to boosting a certain type of thinking, rebuking common understandings of ADHD.
Child Psychology19 hr ago
Is ADHD Really a Brain Condition? Five Experts Debate the Evidence
From the Teachers Talk Radio podcast. "Is ADHD best understood as a brain condition, a useful diagnostic construct or a label for a collection of ...
Child Psychology21 hr ago
9 Things the Emotionally Attuned Parent Says to Their Child
Children's behavior grows out of their feelings. Here are nine small changes in what you say that can help raise an emotionally healthy child and stop neglect from passing down.
Child Psychology21 hr ago
Why ADHD increases your risk of heart issues (and how to fix it)
If asked, most of us could probably list multiple traits of ADHD: short attention span, talking excessively, impulsive behaviour and restlessness, to name a few. Not many, however, would know it takes ...
Child Psychology1 days ago
Rethinking ADHD Study Habits
Homework battles? Traditional ADHD study plans often fail because they ignore the brain's need for novelty. Rethink your strategy for a more productive school year.
Child Psychology2 days ago
Child mental health service funding doubles but thousands of Scots still waiting for treatment
Spending on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has increased by 118 per cent since 2014, with funding rising from £67million in 2014-15 to £146.5million last year.
Child Psychology2 days ago
Why your energetic dog might show hidden signs of ADHD
Learn the signs, causes, and solutions for canine ADHD. Get tips for managing hyperactive dogs and find out which breeds are most affected.
Child Psychology2 days ago
People with ADHD and those who have difficulty starting tasks swear by the ‘Home Shoes’ hack
ADHD inhibits executive functioning, so here's a way to trick your brain into thinking it's time to get moving.
Child Psychology2 days ago
Child psychologist warns burnout in kids is often missed. Here’s the signs
"The difficulty is that children won't necessarily come home and tell you they're burnt out," Dr. Patricia Britto told Newsweek.
Child Psychology3 days ago
Canadians with ADHD, diabetes or a mental health condition may qualify for a $10,138 tax credit
The disability tax credit isn't just for visible disabilities — it can also apply to ADHD, diabetes and mental health conditions, and it may unlock a new monthly benefit too ...
Child Psychology3 days ago
Autism Spectrum Debate Raises Questions Over Diagnosis
A dispute over autism diagnoses, support needs and the breadth of the spectrum has intensified in England. #Autism #Neurodiversity #Health ...
Child Psychology3 days ago
Ryan Thomas’ nepo-baby daughter Scarlett reveals ADHD diagnosis & says famous family ‘need to chill out’ over condition
RYAN Thomas’ daughter Scarlett has revealed she’s been diagnosed with ADHD and her famous family “need to chill out” over the condition. The singer, 17, took to Snapchat to ...
Child Psychology3 days ago
Executive functioning challenges and ADHD: What’s the connection?
Discover the connection between executive functioning and ADHD, and try strategies that can help build those executive functioning skills.
Child Psychology3 days ago
Emory student with ADHD creates AI app to help overwhelmed students tackle assignments
Emory student Malia Wakesho-Ajwang developed an AI app that helps students with ADHD organize assignments and work into manageable steps.
Child Psychology3 days ago
Is your forgetfulness normal or ADHD? Doctors explain the difference
Losing keys or missing deadlines does not automatically mean ADHD. Neurologists explain the signs, childhood clues and when adults should seek an assessment.
Child Psychology3 days ago
MP criticises Channel 4 documentary about ADHD
MP Adam Dance, who has ADHD, says the show was 'unfactual', an assertion denied by Channel 4.
Child Psychology3 days ago
People With ADHD Swear By ‘Home Shoes’ For This Common Issue
Mental health providers told HuffPost the idea of “house shoes” to defeat task paralysis makes complete sense. Your body goes into “rest mode” when you get home and take off your shoes, which would ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
Expert accuses Channel 4's controversial ADHD doc of 'misrepresenting' her views
Channel 4 has responded to insist it is “satisfied that Katya Rubia’s contribution has been edited fairly”.
Child Psychology4 days ago
ADHD charity complains to Ofcom over Channel 4 documentary
Condition "is not a myth" ADHD UK has complained to Ofcom after a Channel 4 documentary questioned whether ADHD is a neurological disorder. The programme, The Great ADHD Myth?, was broadcast on ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
The Great ADHD Myth: What you need to know about Channel 4’s “most controversial show of the year”
The documentary’s exploration of the rapid rise in diagnoses has made a splash, but many experts argue it presented a one sided view, as Jane Feinmann reports A Channel 4 television documentary ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
Who Pays the Price for ADHD Skepticism?
In the early 1970s, Dr. Klaus Minde, a German-Canadian child psychiatrist, arrived in Uganda on a WHO secondment. He was looking ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
Nearly one billion adolescents face mounting health risks, report warns
A disparity in global funding Adolescents make up 25.2% of the global population, yet their specific medical needs receive minimal support internationally. Between 2016 and 2021, targeted adolescent ...
Child Psychology4 days ago
Could Your Child's Anxiety Actually Be This?
A strep infection or another illness can trigger the immune system to attack the brain.