Children who play more than one hour of video games a day suffer from at least slight decreases in mental and social health. According to a new study, children who play more the one hour of video games a day suffer negative effects while children who play three or more hours per day score even […] More
Children who report frequent nightmares may have an increased risk of psychosis, suggests a new study from researchers at University of Warwick in the United Kingdom as published in the journal Sleep. However, parents should realize that nightmares are usually a normal part of childhood. Nightmares occur during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and often […] More
Although many mental health professionals overlook the smoking habits of patients with psychiatric problems – believing that treating depression, anxiety, and substance abuse problems first is best – a new study published online in the journal Psychological Medicine suggests that patients struggling with mood disorders or additions can quit smoking safely and that quitting smoking […] More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes that one in five children suffers from mental health issues. According to the agency, mental health disorders in children range from ADHD and substance disorders to depression and other issues. In a news release, CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden writes: “Millions of children in the US […] More
