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In Conversation… Dr Bernadka Dubicka
Bernadka discusses the IMPACT study, the use of technology among children and young people, including the positives and negatives of social media. Includes transcription, and links.
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Are social networking sites contributing to depression and anxiety symptoms in young people?
Earlier this year, Elena Marie Piteo and Kelly Ward conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between social networking site (SNS) use and depression and anxiety symptoms in young people.
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Can boosting physical activity improve ADHD symptoms in preschoolers?
“Our study findings highlight the possibility that MVPA might be a tool that can be used to reduce preschoolers’ ADHD behaviours and associated impairments, especially for young children at risk for ADHD” Betsy Hoza.
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Allowing young children to play with their friends must be prioritised as soon as possible when lockdown is eased
Play is so essential for children’s wellbeing, this blog summarises why it’s essential for children to resume playing with their peers as soon as possible.
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Helping parents and teachers deal with apprehension and anxiety when returning to school
The charity Nip in the Bud has produced a short film and fact sheet to help parents and teachers deal with any potential feelings of apprehension and anxiety that children may experience on returning to school.
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Food Sensitivities and Proclivities – Episode 6 ‘Autism, a parents guide’ with Dr. Vicki Ford
Episode 6 with Dr. Vicki Ford looks at food sensitivities and proclivities, how to build a healthy relationship with food whilst understanding the challenges for many autistic children. Includes transcription, and links.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 61, Issue 06, June 2020
“Some roads less travelled—different routes to understanding the causes of child psychopathology” By Arne Lervåg
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International Day of Families
Research on the importance of attachment and positive relationships, families ability to be a mental health intervention and some timely tips for practitioners to help parents manage challenging behaviour with homeschooling and lockdown.
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Let’s talk about ADHD!
Much of the available information on ADHD is aimed at parents and carers rather than children. The ADHD Animation Research Team at Cardiff university talk about the medium for addressing children.
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