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College students who seek help for excessive drinking are best help by support networks consisting of their friends, researchers have found. The study looked at a two-pronged approach ­combining a psychology and a social network analysis.

Researchers have found that social media use over time increases an individual adolescent's risk for increased depressive symptoms.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis is indisputably on the rise. In the 1970s, approximately one in 1,500 children was diagnosed with autism. In 2000, the US CDC estimated that one in 150 children aged 8 had been diagnosed; our 2022 estimate was one in 31. What's causing this rise? What can we do?

With one in five youth experiencing a diagnosable behavioral health concern (Crocker et al., 2023), the demand for services now exceeds the capacity of school and community-based mental health professionals. In 2023, 40% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost daily for at least two consecutive weeks, interfering with their usual activities. Additionally, 20% reported seriously considering suicide within the past year (CDC, 2024), underscoring the urgency for broader intervention. Rather than relying solely on mental health professionals, educators, caregivers, and community members must be equipped with skills to support youth in emotional distress across settings.

Because anorexia nervosa is both prevalent and has poor outcomes, the field needs to make significant scientific breakthroughs, according to a recent clinical review. Current treatments were developed decades ago, and the eating disorders field in general has two big problems: overspecialization, and an overly narrow focus on weight restoration. The authors made specific recommendations, which center on a more holistic approach.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this spring issued a message on how to help children “experience good well-being and mental health,” noting that these children “have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, with peers, and in their communities.”

While yoga has been practiced for centuries and is widely believed to offer psychological and physical health benefits, historically scientific research to support its efficacy, specifically in children, has been limited. However, over the past decade, a growing body of studies has highlighted the positive impact of yoga on children with various medical and psychiatric conditions. A low-cost, easily implemented intervention suitable for both individuals and groups, yoga shows promise as an adjunctive therapeutic tool for children facing physical and mental health challenges. This article briefly explores the benefits of yoga for children, with a particular focus on those managing chronic med-psych conditions such as eating disorders.

School refusal is not uncommon. Prevalence estimates range from 1%–15% of children ages 3–17 in the general population and 5–10% among clinically-referred samples. Rates are similar across gender and socioeconomic status and are comparable to rates of child anxiety disorders (7%), depression (1%–7%), and ADHD (10–11%). School refusal is not a diagnosis in and of itself, but typically a symptom of an anxiety disorder, mood disorder, somatic symptom disorder, learning disorder, or PTSD/trauma.

Biting is one of the most common and frustrating behaviors for families of young children and early childhood professionals. Biting is a relatively typical behavior in early childhood. But just because a behavior is “normal” or developmentally appropriate does not mean that it is acceptable or socially appropriate. It can be particularly alarming to staff and teachers in early care and education (ECE) settings, who are responsible for the safety of many young children.