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Moms', not dads', mental health clearly linked to their children's, study shows

An innovative study by University of Manchester researchers has shown that mothers' feelings of being overwhelmed and unhappiness, not fathers', are directly associated with their children's feelings ... Read More

Study links excessive screen time to poor mental health in kids

New data shows Georgia ranks number one in the country for cyberbullying, a growing concern that experts say impacts both mental health and sleep cycles for children and teens. Read More

When parents share mental health struggles, children feel it too

New research shows that mental health conditions often affect both partners — and can deeply influence their children’s well-being. Read More

Youth screen use can cause family conflict, exacerbate mental health problems

The presence of cellphones can have a negative impact on family relationships and youth mental health, according to two new studies from the University of Georgia. Read More

School phone bans may actually harm some students' mental health

The evidence to support phone bans in schools has been inconclusive, and now it seems that the move could harm some students' mental health in a particular way ... Read More

Study finds no extra benefit from well-known children's mental health program

A new study from The University of Manchester has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programs ... Read More

Parents testify on the impact of AI chatbots: ‘Our children are not experiments’

The parents of children who have sued OpenAI and Character.AI for their teenagers’ suicides were among those who spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Read More