Recently, a study that was published in Nature Mental Health showed concerns about the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and its potential link to the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Growing up in precarity is hard, especially when the adults around you face their own mental health challenges. Let’s Talk about Children is a short, evidence-based, and child-centred psychosocial intervention to break the cycle of mental health problems, particularly among children in vulnerable situations. Marcel Marchetti, from Mental Health Europe, shares how it’s working in Europe today.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. Emma Fraser, Teacher of the Deaf at the NDCS, discusses challenges that deaf children and their families can face and how a more inclusive environment can be created.
Improving mental health outcomes: A recent study from the University of East Anglia explains why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like...
Sian Williams, Senior Policy Adviser for Child Health at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), explains the barriers to childhood vaccination and the health consequences of missed immunisations.
A study led by researchers from University College London reveals concerning trends in the diets of toddlers and young children in the UK, with findings suggesting that a significant portion of their daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Julianne Williams, WHO/Europe Technical Officer, Special Initiative for NCDs and Innovation (SNI), about some of the key barriers to healthy eating for children and what can be done to support optimal nutrition, especially in schools.
In a recent study published in Psychological Science, researchers from The Ohio State University explained why children often struggle to focus on tasks and tend to gather more information than necessary.
A recent study conducted by Cambridge University and the National Children’s Bureau highlighted the issues children face in the UK. Those in need of...
Wales is set to introduce a vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from a common but potentially severe respiratory infection known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
