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Faces hold crucial clues on what others are thinking and feeling. So, does missing that key social information impact children’s unkind behaviour?
Children with an anxiety disorder are likely to miss more school and get lower grades than those who do not.
Emotion-focused parenting programs can enhance parents’ ability to positively affect their children’s emotional development.
Expanding SNAP helped shield low-income children from some of the harm caused by economic upheaval when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
Children who suffer trauma are more likely to have mental health problems such as anxiety.
These tips can help children who are feeling anxious about the transition to school or going back after the holidays.
One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.
Canada ranks 30th out of 38 wealthy nations in supporting the mental health and well-being of children. The need to invest in and prioritize mental health for children and young people is urgent.
Findings from a Victorian coroner’s report remind us we still don’t fully understand how problematic gaming ties into other factors in a person’s life.
Anxiety symptoms vary from child to child, and by age. But there are some common signs to watch for.
There are opportunities for intervention in the education system to address gaps in psycho-social provision and support.
Models shows that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been a dearth of research into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.
Schools and teachers are reporting increased cases of ill-discipline and behavioural problems as a result of the challenges pupils experienced during the pandemic. Here’s what can be done.
Understanding the impact of the digital environment on children’s mental health requires a balanced consideration of not only the potential risks, but also the benefits of the online world.
A rise in psychological distress among young Australians, compounded by COVID and difficulties in getting professional help, has added to the urgency of mental health education in schools.
It’s time for the UK government to rethink its strategy and focus on mental health.
Children don’t have to be in physical danger for disaster images to have a powerful psychological impact.
Too much time studying isn’t good for you or your grades. The challenge is to find the best balance of study, sleep and other activity to improve learning without compromising well-being.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Deakin University
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Assistant professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University
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Senior lecturer, Monash University
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Deputy Lead of Education Policy, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Alfred Deakin Professor, Deakin University
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Professor of Education, University of Sheffield
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Honorary Professor, Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Macquarie University
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Post Doctoral Researcher, Monash University
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Lecturer, University of Sheffield
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Paediatrician and Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
