For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.

Will the youth mental health epidemic require the same kind of public health mobilization that transformed the global fight against HIV? Then, the decision to put a child on psychiatric medication can...

New community efforts across the country are helping to connect more kids to essential therapies

A Trump administration plan to limit visas for graduate student and postdocs to four years is fueling concerns that the U.S. could lose out on foreign scientists

Parents should monitor patterns of social media use, not just total screen time, findings suggest.

Nearly one in six Americans reported last year that they were taking an SSRI, and Kennedy claims that they are overprescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Millions of young people use AI chatbots when they feel upset, nervous or stressed, a new study says. Here’s what to know about this mental health strategy.

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.

The 21st century information ecosystem composed of highly fragmented media environments—both online and offline— poses tremendous challenges for individuals as they seek accurate and credible informat...

Some children are healthy enough to leave the hospital after a medical stay but have no place to go. Across the country, the practice of allowing children to remain hospitalized “beyond medical necess...

Injections that promise glowing skin, muscle recovery and muscle growth have captivated ever-younger groups, including young men and even teenagers.

Without meaning to, you might be keeping your children from developing important problem-solving skills.

Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990.