Child PsychologyNov 2, 2026
Therapist opens clinic to support ADHD and autism
Anthony Esquibel uses his own experience with ADHD to help Las Cruces families navigate diagnosis and care.
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Child PsychologyNov 1, 2026
Gujarat mandates mental health support for Classes 9 to 12; adopts UMEED guidelines
The government has also made the appointment of at least one qualified counsellor, psychologist or social worker trained in child and adolescent mental health mandatory in schools with 100 or more ...
Child PsychologyNov 1, 2026
Does ADHD affect how children recognise thirst? What the research reveals
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have different drinking habits and difficulties recognising internal bodily signals, according to research examining the relationship ...
Child PsychologyNov 1, 2026
ADHD and Sensory Overload in Parenting
For parents with ADHD, the noise and chaos of family life can trigger sensory overload, frustration, and guilt. Understanding these sensitivities can help families cope.
Child PsychologyNov 1, 2026
ADHD Isn’t Laziness — It’s Missing Infrastructure: 10 Systems Women Swear By to Get Things Done
Adhd Is Not Laziness, It Is Missing Infrastructure Everyone knows that one woman who casually mentions she has ADHD while juggling a full time job, grad classes, and a social life, then still ...
Child PsychologyOct 31, 2026
People With ADHD Who Successfully Get Things Done Often Use 10 Systems To Stay On-Task
People who have ADHD often struggle to stay on-task. In order to be successful, they need to try these strategies that work with the ADHD brain, not against it.
Child PsychologyOct 31, 2026
Chloe Kim On ADHD: Olympic star says diagnosis is a “superpower”; urges open talk on mental health
Chloe Kim is speaking more openly about her adult ADHD diagnosis and its impact on her life. The Olympic snowboarder says the condition has helped shape her creativity and sporting success, but she ...
Child PsychologyOct 31, 2026
ADHD Linked to 71% Higher All-Cause Mortality Risk, While Medication May Reduce Risk by 25%
A British research team systematically reviewed 19 meta-analysis studies containing data on more than 15.9 million people to assess the mortality risk of people with ADHD compared with those without ...
Child PsychologyOct 31, 2026
Is 'Doing it when I feel motivated' backwards? Investigating adult ADHD mood and behavior with two research papers [Adeha-kun's Research Notes #3]
Hello, I'm Adeha-kun.As someone with ADHD, I'm experimenting with 'running on systems and research rather than relying on motivation'.In the previous #2, I investigated the relationship between adult ...
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Autism care is bigger than ABA. Federal policy should be, too
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took an important step last month when it released a new toolkit for states on applied behavior ...
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Why Chloe Kim’s Adult ADHD Diagnosis Made Her a Bigger ‘Advocate’ for Mental Health (Exclusive)
“I want people to be more aware of what it could look like in all the different ways, not just one,” Kim says ...
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Menopause and ADHD: What Women Should Know About Diagnosis, Hormones, Symptoms, and Management
Did you know that hormonal changes may exacerbate symptoms of ADHD in midlife women? Learn about effective strategies for symptom management.
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
My Kid Has Another Group Project With Some Not-So-Great Kids
School group projects can be both a terrible frustration and a valuable learning opportunity when things do not go as planned. Here's how you can help your kid manage their worry.
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Why ADHD can make big goals hard to start
A concise look at why people with ADHD may struggle to begin big goals, even when they have strong ideas and motivation.
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
When Is the Best Time to Start Your Child's ADHD Meds?
Yes, ADHD medications are effective, usually within the first hour after taking the drugs, in reducing core symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, improving focus, behavior, and ...
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
The reality of ADHD (and it’s not what influencers are feeding us)
I was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2016. The intervening ten years have brought with them cycling […] ...
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Jools Oliver Reveals How Undiagnosed ADHD and Autism Impacted Her Life for 45 Years
Jamie Oliver’s wife, Jools Oliver, says her late ADHD and autism diagnoses left her reflecting on 45 difficult years. A psychologist explains why.
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
Psychology says children who repeatedly forget to brush their teeth or get dressed after being asked may still be developing the ability to remember future tasks, and research ...
Getting children ready in the morning can sometimes feel like a test of patience. You ask them to brush their teeth, get dressed and comb their hair.
Child PsychologyOct 30, 2026
What I can clearly say after being diagnosed with ADHD at 50
I found out I had ADHD after becoming an adult. Or perhaps, I am starting to think that I might be one too.Hearing the diagnosis makes me feel relieved, yet troubled. I don't know how to accept the ...
Child PsychologyOct 29, 2026
Psychology says children who bring their parents random objects from around the house may be trying to communicate something
Toddlers frequently bring items from their surroundings to their parents, sparking meaningful social interactions and conversations. Such actions encourage parents to join in playful activities, ...
Child PsychologyOct 29, 2026
ADHD education petition reaches 10,000 signatures
A petition to make ADHD education in schools mandatory has reached 10,000 signatures in just two weeks. Ryan Swain, from Malton, launched the campaign in a bid to reduce the stigma around ...
Child PsychologyOct 29, 2026
Centralized intake platform tied to rising caseloads in French child mental health
A descriptive study found that a centralized intake platform in a large French metropolitan area was followed by a sustained rise in annual outpatient active caseload at its hospital relative to ...
Child PsychologyOct 29, 2026
Siblings of Autistic Children Face Elevated Mental Health Risks in Landmark Cohort
A population-wide Manitoba cohort study found siblings of autistic children face elevated risks of mental disorders, psychotropic prescriptions and reduced early school engagement, though not of ...
Child PsychologyOct 29, 2026
The signs your forgetfulness and procrastination cross the ADHD line – and 5 other causes behind symptoms
EVER wondered if you have ADHD? You may have had one of those days where you were hopelessly forgetful or couldn’t stop procrastinating despite a looming deadline. Days like these can leave ...
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
USU Extension publication emphasizes supporting teen mental health following wildfires
Long after fire embers cool and structural rebuilding begins, adolescents’ mental health may still need attention. Utah's 2026 wildfire season underscores that need. More than 474,000 acres were burne ...
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
New tool audits how AI chatbots answer teen mental health questions
Researchers developed AMHART, a clinician-informed tool that found chatbot responses covered more guideline-informed criteria for anxiety than depression and for moderate rather than severe adolescent ...
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
ADHD linked to higher risk of late-life cognitive impairment and dementia in new study
A new study adds to evidence that ADHD and late-life cognitive impairment and dementia are associated, though it doesn't establish that one causes the other.
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
Autistic children come to A&E in mental health crisis from as young as eight
The data showed autistic children were seeking help for suicidal thoughts in A&E at significantly younger ages than their non-autistic peers.
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
Social Comparison and Hostility on Social Media Show Strongest Links to Adolescent Mental Health Symptoms
A survey of 4,011 Norwegian adolescents found that social comparison and hostility from others were the social media aspects most strongly associated with symptoms of five mental disorders.
Child PsychologyOct 28, 2026
Psychologist Maya Bousaini observes that the happiest children often have grandparents who follow these five principles
Grandparents play an important role in children's lives, but psychologists say one overlooked habit matters more than gifts or treats. Surprisingly, it starts with how they treat the parents. From ...