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The same child seen in a classroom and at home, showing how context changes the meaning of behavior.

Development & Assessment Family, School & Social Context

When a Child’s Behavior Means Different Things at Home and School

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Person Exhaling Smoke

Navigating the Complex World of Addiction in

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Illustration for article: ADHD paralysis: types, treatment, causes.

ADHD paralysis: types, treatment, causes.

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Strategies for parents to reduce screen time during mealtime

Strategies for parents to reduce screen time

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Lancets to obtain blood sample for testing (diabetes).

Diabetes Management and Psychological Well-being

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Featured Mental Health Guides

Source-checked explainers for parents, educators, and clinicians

A parent kneeling to speak calmly with an upset child in a living room

Family, School & Social Context

Parenting Children with Behavioral Challenges

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How to gradually decrease screen time for children

Internet Use and Social Media

How to Gradually Decrease Screen Time for Children

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Children with OCD and Co-occurring Conditions

Children with OCD and Co-occurring Conditions

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The silent struggle: How parents can support depressed teens

How Parents Can Support Depressed Teens

17 Min Read

Digital Life & Media

Screen time, social media, and adolescent wellbeing

An original infographic-style illustration about screen time, play, sleep, attention, and social skills in children.

Internet Use and Social Media

Screen Time and Children’s Social Skills

9 Min Read

A parent and child playing a video game together on the couch, laughing

Digital Life & Media Internet Use and Social Media

How Video Games Can Strengthen the Bond Between

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woman in white shirt using smartphone

Internet Use and Social Media Family, School & Social Context

Diving into the Theoretical Foundations of Social

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Blue clock on a pastel background

Internet Use and Social Media

Understanding the different types of screen time

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Conditions & Symptoms

Clear guides to signs, assessment, and when to seek care

Illustration for article: Injury Anxiety and Burnout in Child Athletes

Anxiety Conditions & Symptoms

Injury Anxiety and Burnout in Child Athletes

June 30, 2026

Parenting a Child with OCD

Parenting a Child with OCD

June 16, 2026

A child struggling to focus in a classroom while other students work quietly

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

ADHD in Children: Assessment, Treatment, and Parent Support

July 1, 2026

A withdrawn child sitting alone on a windowsill looking outside

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Childhood Depression

June 30, 2026

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Recently updated child and adolescent mental health content

A child using colorful paper collage during a creative arts therapy activity

Development & Assessment

How Creative Arts Therapies Can Support Children

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A balanced family meal with fresh vegetables and a child at the table

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Nutrition and Children’s Mental Health: What Families Should Know

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A teenager holding a smartphone with a reflective expression in soft evening light

Development & Assessment Family, School & Social Context

Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: A Balanced Guide for Families

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A gifted child reading an advanced book while homework sits unfinished on the desk

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Gifted Children and Misdiagnosis

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A child successfully climbing a low outdoor obstacle with a supportive adult nearby

Development & Assessment Family, School & Social Context

Building Resilience in Children

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A child in a safe therapy space with soft lighting and comforting objects

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Trauma and the Developing Brain

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A child lying awake in bed at night with soft moonlight through curtains

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Mental Health Signs and Solutions

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A diverse autistic child focused on a detailed drawing, not a stereotype

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

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