Research suggests childhood trauma has a big part to play in obesity. Ken stocker/Shutterstock July 17, 2023 How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness Joseph Lloyd Davies, Cardiff Metropolitan University Deep psychological factors play a part in obesity, including childhood trauma.
In Lviv, Ukraine, a 15-year-old girl recovers from injuries sustained in the war. Scott Peterson via Getty Images June 27, 2023 A trauma-focused therapy is helping Ukrainian children besieged by war – a clinical psychologist explains how it could bring resilience to kids around the world Zlatina Kostova, UMass Chan Medical School No matter their age, gender, ethnicity or locale, kids undergoing this therapy can make real progress in recovering from the most devastating traumas.
Early detection is key to treating depression in teenagers. dragana991/iStock via Getty Images Plus December 1, 2022 How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems Toria Herd, Penn State and Sarah A. Font, Penn State Nearly 1 in 5 US teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract and finding low-pressure opportunities to interact with their teen.