Depression in childhood is often overlooked as a mood bounce or behavioural problem. Parents may ignore early red flags, ...

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

Fortunately, most children do not suffer from the sometimes-debilitating effects of depression. They face the usual low spots and tough times of growing up, facing life's changes such as moving, ...

Dr. Schlozman answers the question: 'Conditions Causing Pediatric Depression?' — -- Question: Are there any medical conditions that can cause depression in children/adolescents? Answer: There are ...

Is your child's phone ruining their sleep? Neurophysiologist Dr Javier Albares reveals the safe screentime limits for every ...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of mental health challenges in children, particularly anxiety and depression. These conditions, once thought to primarily affect adults, are ...

Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a new study. Researchers at Epic, a firm that manages a majority of ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

October brings the solidification of school-year routines and the excitement of holidays on the horizon. The temperature begins to drop, daylight fades quickly, and the leaves begin to change. October ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers are more likely to be depressed if their mothers were depressed while pregnant, according to a new study. Mothers' depression after giving birth was also tied to ...

Children of depressed parents are less likely to respond to either positive or negative feedback This might be due to a depression symptom involving a loss of interest or pleasure in things The link ...