by admin | Aug 3, 2019 | Anxiety and Stress, Autism, Children and Teens, Depression, Research, Workplace Mental Health
The evidence is clear that couples are waiting to have children at a later age. While some studies suggest a link between a father’s age and a mental health diagnosis among offspring, a new Dutch study considered the behavioral problems of children born to older...
by admin | Aug 1, 2019 | Anxiety and Stress, Autism, Children and Teens, Depression, Research, Stress, Workplace Mental Health
New research finds a mother of a young autistic child can reduce parenting stress and depression by improving their relationship with the child. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University examined the effects of this technique in a small experimental research...
by admin | Jul 21, 2019 | Aging, Children and Teens, Cognition, Psychological & Neurological, Research
Twins born by cesarean birth may be at greater risk for cognitive problems, according to a new study at the University of Malaga (UMA) in Spain. The findings are published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Psychology. “Twins are very vulnerable since their birth...
by admin | Jul 19, 2019 | Anxiety and Stress, Autism, Children and Teens, Psychological & Neurological, Research
Around 20 percent of kids will develop one or more compulsive tics in their childhood, such as excessive blinking, throat clearing, or shrugging, at some point during childhood. Yet far fewer (only around 3 percent) go on to develop a chronic tic disorder, such as...
by admin | Jul 11, 2019 | Children and Teens, Depression, Research
A chaotic household as well as child and parent depression are risk factors for worse kids asthma outcomes in urban minority children, according to a new paper published in the journal Pediatrics. “Higher levels of chaos — lack of organization or set routines, among...
by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Adults, Aging, Autism, Children and Teens, Educational Consulting, Lifestyle Wellness, Mental Health, Research
When parents of autistic teens prioritize independence, it can significantly help prepare their children for driving, according to a new study published in the journal Autism in Adulthood. The study, compiled by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia...
