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Category Archives: Mental Health Correspondents
Children and Teens are at Risk for Lasting Emotional Impact from Hurricane Sandy
Weeks after the onset of the storm, Sandy’s flood waters have receded, and demolished homes are in the process of being repaired. However, the aftershocks of the storm may persist in many children who were in its path, leaving an … Continue reading
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That’s autism right there, or is it?
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized primarily by impaired speech, communication skills and interests, and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. It is mostly found in young children and infants, although it is also possible for the disorder to go undiagnosed … Continue reading
A Single Protein Targeted as a Potential Root Cause of Multiple Childhood-Onset Psychiatric Disorders
A new discovery recently published in The FASEB Journal links the malformation of a single protein, called “SRGAP3”, to problems in brain functioning that cause symptoms akin to some mental health disorders seen in children. This finding offers a new … Continue reading
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Child Protection
It was late at night, and you were just about to go to bed when you heard a scream. It came from downstairs. In fact, you were almost certain that it came from that 10-year-old who lived downstairs with her … Continue reading
New study shows that too much exercise can negatively impact our mental health
A new study out of Columbia University showed that while those who exercise 2.5-7.5 hours per week have better mental health than average, any more than that tends to result in the reverse. Researchers found that “about 65 percent … Continue reading
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