3+ week, 5+ day ago   (327+ words) The fidget trend has moved from classroom toys to jewelry aisles, and shoppers keep asking whether anxiety rings actually deliver calm. Here is what psychologists and researchers are saying. Anxiety rings are spinning or textured rings marketed as discreet fidget…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (100+ words) NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Michelle Rozenman, a child psychologist with the University of Denver, says it’s very common and affects three out out of ten kids.She says it’s often about switching schools, getting new teachers, classmates or…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (992+ words) Children exposed to stressful life events may face a greater risk of developing ADHD symptoms, but a new study suggests that vulnerability depends partly on family mental health, genetic risk, and brain development. These findings were published in the Journal…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (811+ words) By Eric W. Dolan, Adipose tissue, commonly known as body fat, actively produces and secretes various immune molecules called cytokines. When body fat levels increase, this chemical signaling tends to trigger a state of persistent, low-grade systemic inflammation that is proportionate…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (532+ words) Testing how a person responds to a single dose of stimulant medication might help doctors predict how well the treatment will work for them two months later. Researchers found that early changes in specific symptom scores accurately forecast long-term medication…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (652+ words) If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (347+ words) Back-to-school time is exciting, but it can also cause anxiety and stress for your child. I don’t want to reveal how many years it’s been since I’ve been in school (LOL), but all these years later, the term “back-to-school” still…...

1+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (1165+ words) By Eric W. Dolan, Positive mental health encompasses more than just the absence of mental illness. It includes aspects of functioning effectively, feeling good, and connecting with others. High levels of mental well-being are associated with better recovery from stressful events,…...