The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he ...

Children as young as six can experience depression and anxiety, and parents should watch for mood changes, social withdrawal, risk-taking behaviors and seek professional help if needed.

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.

Depression in children and adolescents has become a growing concern over the past several years. According to Harvard Mental Health Letter, February 2002, studies reveal that at least 2 percemt, and ...

A novel psychotherapeutic intervention for depression in preschoolers was associated with reduced use of psychotropics and intensive mental health services in preadolescence, a new study has found.

The more fit a child is, the less likely he or she is to suffer from depression, a new study suggests. That's especially true for girls, according to researchers from the University of North Texas, ...

Children who sustain even mild traumatic brain injuries have a much higher risk of developing new behavioral health issues –such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder – up to four years later ...

WASHINGTON -- Children of fathers with postpartum depression were significantly more likely to experience at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) at age 5, according to data from the Future of ...

Shopping for toys during the holiday season always takes a bit of resourcefulness. You need to learn what’s new, what’s out, what’s flying off the shelves - and then carefully consider whether your ...

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 ...

In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books – even hard seltzers – carry the label. Real life is different.

A randomized trial showed no benefit from adding a daily fish oil supplement versus placebo to psychotherapy for youth with depression. The trial evaluated children and adolescents with ...