Talking about depression can be difficult at any age, but talking to children or teenagers about it can be more difficult. They might not know how to express how they are feeling or might be afraid to ...

Birth order plays a role in mental health, according to a new study. Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can ...

For decades, researchers have developed and tested adolescent depression prevention programs that show strong results. But a new study reveals a major flaw in the evidence base: These programs, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - On average, kids spend up to seven hours a day on screens, which can contribute to a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Research ...

Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety and to identify factors associated with these conditions among caregivers of children and adolescents with epilepsy ...

A new study published in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that early-life adversity can leave lasting biological imprints that help explain why some children develop depression later in life, ...