Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of ...

In Canada, depressive disorders are common in children as young as 10 years. Multimodal interventions may address these disorders effectively, according to a presentation given at a virtual pediatric ...

Increasing rates of mental health conditions: The study found that the rate of children with mental health conditions has continued to increase before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early ...

Background Evidence from several countries suggests increasing mental health problems among children and adolescents, raising ...

Most parents notice when their child seems unusually quiet, withdrawn, or less enthusiastic than normal. But some of the earliest signs of mental health struggles may appear long before those changes ...

Certain SSRI medications, such as Lexapro or Prozac, have been approved for use in children for mental health conditions. Medication is often reserved for moderate-to-severe cases. It may work best ...

While depression can make things feel hopeless, having loving support from family can really make a difference. One of the most meaningful parts of being a parent to an adult child may be watching ...