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It is estimated that globally mental health conditions affect about one in seven children and adolescents ages 10–19. [Priscilla Idele, Prerna Banati, Manasi Sharma, Camila Perera and David [...]

Greater duration of screen time is weakly but significantly correlated with externalizing (eg, aggression, inattention) and internalizing (eg, anxiety, depression) behavior problems. [Rachel [...]

The number of intergenerational roommates in France dropped in the beginning of the pandemic, now older and younger people in cities are seeking out companionship again. [Maria Wilczek – [...]

While all Canadians have been struggling with their mental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, new parents find it especially isolating and tiring. [Kelly Skjerven – Global [...]

There is immense opportunity to help people throughout a lifelong mental health journey if they receive treatment when they are diagnosed. The analysis revealed that behavioral health treatment [...]

This pandemic has created an increased urgency to strengthen mental health systems in most countries. [Elsevier, 8 October 2021.] READ MORE

One in five parents and caregivers are quitting or plan to quit their jobs to better care for their children’s behavioral needs. [Naomi Allen – Benefits Pro, 7 October 2021.] READ MORE

The pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. This study examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. [UNICEF, October [...]

Toxic stress can have lifelong negative effects. A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) examines how healthy relationships may serve as a buffer. [Rachael Zimlich, [...]

Study carried out in Israel, following the pandemic’s initial outbreak and during the resulting enforced quarantine, confining parents and children to their homes. [Keren Hanetz-Gamliel, Sigal [...]