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School reopening during COVID-19 pandemic associated with improvement in children's mental health

Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic was linked with significantly lower rates of mental health diagnoses among children, including anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity ... Read More

Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed. Read More

Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids

New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks. Read More

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

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

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

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

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