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Research explores effect of parental depression symptoms on children's reward processing

In newly published research, Binghamton University doctoral student Elana Israel, MS '22, explores which depressive symptoms largely affect children's neural responses to feedback. Read More

Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting insufficient sleep ... Read More

When parents share mental health struggles, children feel it too

Shared mental health challenges in couples can shape a child’s emotional well-being. New research shows that mental health conditions often affect both partners — and can deeply influence their ... Read More

Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds

If you think your preteen’s smartphone is harming their health, you may be right. Read More

Having a smartphone before age 12 could pose health risks to children, study says

Kids who had early access to a cellphone found to higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read More

How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development

The transition to parenthood can be an anxious time for expectant moms and dads. A recent study shows that stress on fathers before and after the birth of a baby could affect their children’s ... Read More

Study reveals the overlooked mental health challenges faced by new parents

Intrusive thoughts and psychotic-like experiences among new parents are far more common than previously thought - according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Read More

Expert warns parents about social media's impact on youth mental health at Westerville school event

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — The Westerville School District brought in a pediatric psychologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital Tuesday night to educate families about the mental health risks associated ... Read More

Stress measured in hair could predict depression and anxiety in children

Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can reveal early signs of mental health risks in those living with chronic ... Read More