Maria García, child psychologist: "There are children aged 4 and 5 who already have problems separating from their mobile phones"
Child psychologist Maria García warns about the impact of mobile phone usage among young children, citing serious developmental risks.
Taking care of a child with a mental disorder can consume up to half of the income, says Unifesp; free Unicef channel gives support to young people
A study by the Federal University of São Paulo reveals that families caring for a child with mental disorders may spend up to 50% of their income on related costs.
LIVE: No longer small, but not yet teenagers. The visible and invisible parts of child development
The article discusses the crucial aspects of child development for ages 6-11 and the importance of parental guidance during this stage.
VIDEO: No Longer Tiny, But Not Yet Teenagers. The Visible and Invisible Aspects of Child Development
The article discusses crucial aspects of child development for ages 6 to 11, focusing on emotional control and social relationships.
LIVE: I won't be friends with you, or how to teach a child empathy towards others
The event focuses on teaching children empathy through interactions, as part of Latvia's Mental Health Week.
VIDEO: I Will Not Be Friends with You, or How to Teach a Child Empathy Towards Others
The article discusses a conversation during Latvia's Children's Mental Health Week, focusing on teaching children empathy through social interactions.
“I have cost the state over six hundred million”
A young man named Gauti Einarsson discusses his struggles with mental health and addiction within Iceland's healthcare and child protection systems, calling for radical reforms.
The narcissist skillfully pulls this trick as a child
The article discusses how to recognize narcissistic traits in children and the potential consequences of these behaviors, highlighting insights from psychotherapist Marjut Niemelä.
Liberec Region has just become the second in the country with a Child Mental Health Center
The article discusses the establishment of a Child Mental Health Center in the Liberec Region of Czechia, the second of its kind in the country.
Woman who 'killed her three children with a fitness band' is now paralysed
Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children before attempting suicide, faces charges in court as she manages her injuries from the fall.
Psychiatry chief sees it happen: "Unfortunately, there are families that end up in a Bermuda Triangle"
A Danish psychiatry chief reflects on the challenges families face in accessing mental health services, highlighting systemic issues within the psychiatric care system.
Psychiatry Chief: Some Rejected Children and Young People Return and Are Even Worse
A chief of child and youth psychiatry in Copenhagen highlights the alarming trend of rejected children returning in worse conditions, stressing the system’s failure to adequately support these families.
Have you used antidepressants as a child or young person? Tell us
An article by Iltalehti seeks reader experiences regarding childhood or adolescent use of antidepressants, highlighting both benefits and potential side effects.
The number of children with the status of accused is increasing: 'Striking figures'
The number of children classified as accused in violence-related cases has surged significantly in recent years, with 176 recorded last year compared to 65 in 2015.
Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'
Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.
Sick killer believed he was controlled by NASA as he stabbed hula hoop schoolgirl, 9, in heart
A Lithuanian man, Deividas Skebas, was sentenced for the tragic stabbing of nine-year-old Lilia Valuyte in Boston, Lincolnshire, while he believed he was under the influence of NASA.
Child commissioner raises concerns about $50m secure care plan for at-risk kids
The Queensland Child Commissioner has voiced concerns about the state's proposed $50 million secure care model for at-risk youth with mental health needs.
The risks of child development will be assessed with early screening. How will it work?
Latvian researchers are enhancing early screening tools to better assess child development risks after testing them on a sample of 1,000 children.
Father suspected of attempting to kill his baby died in such a cell
A father, who was suspected of attempting to kill his infant, was found dead in a cell at Oulu prison in Finland, marking the first death at the newly opened facility.
Terrifying child wanted to kill her parents and locked in a room every night
A documentary reveals the disturbing behavior of young Beth Thomas, who exhibited violent tendencies and a chilling lack of emotion due to severe trauma in her early life.
Woman arrested after stealing newborn's body from mortuary in Amazonas
A 45-year-old woman was arrested for stealing a newborn's body from a mortuary in the municipality of Autazes, Amazonas, after the child's father reported its disappearance to the police.
"She attempted to commit suicide": near Nice, a father's hunt for his daughter's predator on Snapchat
A father in France embarks on a desperate search for the man who preyed on his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat after she attempted suicide.
"I Started Running So Fast" - Former School Bully Jeremias Remembers the Moment When a Parent Could No Longer Tolerate Their Child's Bullying
A former school bully, Jeremias Jaakola, reflects on a key moment in which a parent confronted his bullying behavior, highlighting the lack of effective intervention from authorities.
The family had already survived so much when the diagnosis came. How to treat an 8-year-old with cancer without chemotherapy?
The article discusses a mother's struggle to seek medical treatment for her son, who has cancer, amidst the ongoing violence of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Letter to the Editor. State Child Industry is the Reality Behind a False Self-Image
A researcher argues for the dissolution of state-run facilities for children and youth and advocates for transferring responsibility to regional authorities for better care.
Mother suspects of poisoning her 3-year-old daughter with rat poison in the interior of SP
A mother in Pirassununga, Brazil, is under police custody after allegedly attempting to poison her 3-year-old daughter using rat poison, with both now hospitalized in critical condition.
Britain's Got Talent's Kerri-Anne Donaldson's cause of death confirmed
The cause of death for Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a dancer from Britain's Got Talent, has been confirmed as suicide by a coroner following her arrest related to child sex offending allegations.
Tallinn's fourth family center opened in Mustamäe
The Mustamäe Family Center has opened its doors to families in Tallinn, providing support and advice for parenting from pregnancy to school age.
Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say
A coalition of NGOs claims the UK's Home Office age assessment scheme puts child refugees at severe risk and should be abolished.
Former reality show participant found dead after being accused of child sexual offenses
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a former contestant on Britain's Got Talent, was found dead at her home shortly after being arrested for alleged child sexual offenses.
BGT dancer found dead at home had been accused of 'child sex offence', inquest hears
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a dancer from Britain's Got Talent, was found dead at her home shortly after being released from the hospital and having faced allegations of a child sex offence.
Britain's Got Talent dancer arrested on 'child sex offence' before death, inquest hears
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a Britain's Got Talent finalist, was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences shortly before her tragic death, according to an inquest.
Brutally beat a three-year-old handicapped boy. He faces 18 years in prison for murder
A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend's three-year-old son with disabilities in Bruntále, Czechia.
Pennsylvania man accused of stabbing 3-month-old baby after talking 'sacrifice'
A Pennsylvania man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his 3-month-old baby after making comments about needing to sacrifice the child.
I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict — then everything changed
A former preacher’s child shares his harrowing journey from growing up in an abusive environment to battling addiction.
The mother of Bordighera loaded the little girl in the car: 'But she had been dead for eight hours'
A tragic case involves a mother in Italy who drove for twenty kilometers with her deceased two-year-old daughter and her two older sisters before calling for help.
Bordighera, two-year-old girl dead: mother drove 'for 20 kilometers with Beatrice's corpse'
A 43-year-old woman is in custody for unintentionally killing her two-year-old daughter, having allegedly driven for 20 kilometers with the child's body in the car.
Inside the grisly execution of 'womb raider' who ripped unborn baby from mother
Lisa Montgomery, the only female inmate on federal death row, was executed for the gruesome murder of a pregnant woman and the abduction of her unborn child, raising questions about mental health and the ethics of capital punishment.
Where Are the 'Balika Vadhu' Show's Child Actors, One Star Committed Suicide?
The article reflects on the cast of the popular Indian television show 'Balika Vadhu' and their lives post-show, including the tragic news of one star's suicide.
Mothers with Mental Disorders: Love and Relationships, Pregnancy, and the Desire to Raise Children
The article discusses the challenges faced by mothers with mental disorders in Latvia, highlighting their capacity for love, relationships, and the desire to raise children despite societal misconceptions.
Jennette McCurdy, former Nickelodeon child star: "My mother wouldn’t let me eat or bathe alone and I’m glad she died"
Jennette McCurdy reflects on her difficult childhood under her mother's control in her memoir, expressing relief at her mother's death.
Parentification: the consequences of children assuming adult roles that do not correspond to them
The article discusses the harmful effects of parentification, a dysfunctional family dynamic where children take on adult roles, leading to long-term emotional and relational issues.
Suspicion of Child Thief... Mentally Ill Woman Beaten by Mob
In Greater Noida, India, a mentally ill woman was brutally beaten by a mob who suspected her of being a child thief while she was collecting wood.
One of five judges wanted to mitigate the punishment of a mother who killed her child
A judge expressed a desire to lessen the sentence for a mother who was convicted of killing her child in Iceland.
Children's Ombudsman proposes that the consideration of the child's best interest be added to the Constitution
Elina Pekkarinen, the Children's Ombudsman, has presented a report to the Finnish Parliament advocating for the inclusion of children's best interests in the Constitution.
Sick mum amputated her 11-month-old baby's arms because 'God told her to'
A mother in Texas amputated her infant daughter's arms, claiming she was instructed to do so by God, leading to a shocking police investigation.
"Mental health starts in childhood": how to identify and treat anxiety in children, according to a child psychologist
Mental health issues like anxiety can begin in childhood, and without proper emotional guidance, these feelings can escalate into serious problems later in life according to experts.
Blake Garrett dead: How To Eat Fried Worms child star dies at just 33
Blake Garrett, the child star from the film How To Eat Fried Worms, has tragically passed away at the age of 33, with uncertainties surrounding the cause of his death.
'My child wanted to die, aged 14, and I didn't know'
Carrie Callingham reflects on the tragic suicide of her 14-year-old daughter, Melodie Rose, revealing the invisible struggles her daughter faced.
Woman sues internet giants - claims she became addicted as a child
A 20-year-old woman is suing social media companies, claiming significant mental harm due to childhood addiction.