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U.S. is spending big on child mental health, addiction treatment, study says

Access to mental health and addiction treatment has improved for kids and teens nationally, but care is costly ... Read More

Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do.

Research from recent decades shows that versions of Kara’s experience are common for less favored siblings. In childhood, they are more likely to have poorer mental health, worse family relationships ... Read More

How social media can impact a child’s mental health, as Australia enacts ban

The ban’s rollout is being closely watched worldwide, as regulators in other countries consider similar restrictions. 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

Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study

The earlier the age a child received a smartphone the greater the health risk. Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new ... Read More

Warning Signs Parents Ignore: Is Your Child Struggling With Anxiety Or Depression?

Children experience many emotions—happiness, excitement, frustration, sadness, and fear—just like adults. But when these emotions become persistent and start interfering with their daily lives, it may ... Read More