Tag: childhood

An Ode Against “Recovery”: Flourishing After Childhood Trauma by Rebecca Donaldson I remember when a therapist of mine once told me I could “recover.” The...

New research explores the impact of exposure to traffic-related air pollution on levels of anxious and depressive symptoms in childhood.

Adhering to a commonly prescribed medication for ADHD in children is associated with higher chances of being prescribed antidepressants in adolescence.

A new study suggests proximity to green space as a child is linked to lower rates of mental health issues in adulthood.

Severe infections requiring hospitalizations increased the risk of hospital contacts due to mental disorders by 84% and the risk of psychotropic medication use by 42%.

Researchers offer a critical take on the inclusion of the Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in the DSM-V.

Researchers explore efforts to integrate educational psychology and child psychiatry.

To what extent are healthcare providers equipped to assess nuance in the experiences of pain among nonverbal children?

Study suggests interparental conflict causes lasting damage in the way children are able to recognize and process emotions.

A new study finds an important link between childhood trauma, immune activation, and the development of psychiatric disorders.

From The New Inquiry: An interview with Paul Rekret, author of Down With Childhood, about the ways our changing public understanding of childhood serves...

In this video, comedian Sarah Silverman recounts her journey with mental health treatment and discusses how therapy has helped her.

From Science News: A recent study found that early tactile experiences are associated with important differences in infants' brain responses and and patterns. Article →­

From Scientific American: A decades-long study recently found that men raised in warmer, more nurturing family environments have stronger relationships in adulthood. Article →­

Dr. Vincent Felitti details the connection between childhood trauma and negative mental health outcomes in adulthood in a powerful video.