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All work, no independent play pose threat to children's mental health
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Findings, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, suggest that the rise in mental health disorders is attributed to a decline over decades in opportunities for children and teens to play, roam and engage in activities independent of direct oversight and control by adults. Although well inten
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Study examines children's mental health during, after Covid pandemic
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The first comprehensive study to examine research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence from before and during COVID-19 discovered an effect on mental health that could lead to an increase in demand for support services.
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Side effects of watching violent television on children: Study
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers in a recent study revealed how watching violent TV during the preschool years can increase the risk of psychological and academic harm.
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Odisha gets 16 child-friendly police stations
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday declared 16 child-friendly police stations, a Sampark help desk and another 18 child-friendly police stations to start soon in the state.
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Pandemic can have severe effect on children's mental, physical health, say
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can have severe effects on children's mental and physical health, said Dr Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Paediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College.
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Loss of a pet can potentially trigger mental health issues in children, st
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Boston [US], September 11 (ANI): It's quite natural to have a strong emotional bond with a family pet. However, according to a new study, the death of a pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues.
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Pediatric experts offer tips for children's mental health in transition ba
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): It is quite normal for children, and adolescents to have some level of stress or anxiety about going back to school or any other institution. This year, fears of getting sick, school safety protocols for COVID-19, or heightened tensions around racism m
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Pediatric experts offer tips for children's mental health in transition ba
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 29 (ANI): Whether returning to a school building, online learning, or a hybrid school environment, it is normal for children and adolescents to have some stress or anxiety about going back to school.
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Study links children's sleep duration to behavioural disorders
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): Children who get the fewest hours of sleep are at the highest risk of developing mental health issues later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression, suggest a new study.
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One in five children have mental health problems: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 20 (ANI): According to a recent study conducted in Canada, one in five children and youth suffer from a mental disorder, but less than one-third have had contact with a mental health care provider.
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Trauma makes children prone to gastrointestinal problem
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 30 (ANI): Children suffering adversity in their early life are prone to gastrointestinal complaints which might affect their brain and behavior later in life, claims a study.
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