May 31, 2013: Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens
There are no harmless forms of bullying, study warns

May 27, 2013: Military Families May Need Help With Mental Health
Depression, anxiety and sleep problems can arise during long deployments of loved ones

May 21, 2013: Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found

May 21, 2013: Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado

May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 13, 2013: Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Attacks that wouldn't be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says

May 06, 2013: Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely

May 02, 2013: Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Specifically, they reacted less to images of people in pain during study

May 01, 2013: Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup

April 30, 2013: School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking
Large evidence review found less success among children who had already started

April 18, 2013: Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge
Psychiatric manual will fold it into autism spectrum disorders, leaving many unsure about getting needed services

April 08, 2013: Kids With Autism May Be Less Likely to Imitate 'Silly' Behavior
In study, they tended to only copy necessary actions by adults when completing tasks

April 05, 2013: Parents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study Finds
Binge drinking and drug use more likely

April 05, 2013: Mental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates Say
Survey of workers, volunteers looked at community access to services for children and teens

March 28, 2013: Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Fallout anticipated from U.S. housing crisis, researcher says

March 25, 2013: Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused
Study found childbirth rate 5 times higher than national average

March 15, 2013: Childhood Depression May Be Tied to Later Heart Risk: Study
For these kids, obesity, smoking and inactivity more likely in adolescence, preliminary research shows

February 22, 2013: 'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices
Attractive positioning of fruits and veggies influences what kids eat, researchers find

February 12, 2013: Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed
Study finds telling youngsters they're smart, great, wonderful could backfire later

January 31, 2013: Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says
Girls who actually spoke to their mothers experienced positive physical responses

January 30, 2013: Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan Out in Study
But some experts still believe behavioral therapy can help the whole family

January 03, 2013: Move Over, Mean Girls
Acts of kindness improve self-esteem, popularity of tweens, study finds

December 24, 2012: It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says
They'll figure it out on their own without a specific age limit

December 20, 2012: Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds
Verbalizing their frustrations may help little ones cope

December 20, 2012: 'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
Everyday teen issues can contribute to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, researchers say

December 18, 2012: Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices
Study suggests implanted cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers affect self-perception, behavior

December 09, 2012: Is Your Little One Scared of Santa?
Expert offers tips to make the meeting less intimidating

December 07, 2012: Kids With Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says
Findings suggest need for better outpatient psychiatric care

December 06, 2012: Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
Fetuses less able to rid body of the worrisome chemical than adults, researchers say

December 04, 2012: Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma
Researchers found symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

December 03, 2012: U.S. Kids Might Not Be Over-Medicated After All
Study found 14% of teens with conditions like ADHD are treated with psychiatric drugs

November 23, 2012: With Bullying, What's a Parent to Do?
What to look for and how to help if your child is being victimized

November 19, 2012: Muscle-Building Teens May Go to Extremes, Study Finds
Desire for toned physique sometimes leads to harmful behaviors, research shows

November 14, 2012: Kids' Generosity May Depend on Who's Watching: Study
By age 5, children motivated much like adults

November 01, 2012: Liberal or Conservative: Study Finds Childhood Influence
Did you talk back to your parents? Were you fearful or focused?

October 29, 2012: Potty-Training Method Won't Affect Tot's Health: Study
Rather than arguing or punishing, parents can help make this a positive experience

October 25, 2012: Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says
Children progressed as quickly as those placed in heterosexual homes

October 22, 2012: Bullying May Be Linked to Mental Disorders
Depression triples the odds of becoming a bully, study says

October 19, 2012: Texas-Mexico Border Violence May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Behavior problems reflect continuing crime in Mexico, study shows

October 18, 2012: Caring Parents Less Likely to Raise a Bully, Study Finds
Encouraging academics, positive communication are key

October 14, 2012: Taking Terror Out of Nightmares: Tips for Parents
Expert explains how to ease children's fears and possibly prevent bad dreams

October 12, 2012: Teens Who Self-Harm Need Adult Influences, Professional Help: Expert
In survey, hopelessness was a major factor among kids who attempted suicide

October 10, 2012: Does Neighborhood Income Affect Teens' Mental Health?
Leaving extreme poverty may benefit healthy adolescent girls, but not boys, researchers say

October 01, 2012: Teens Don't Really Like Taking Risks, Study Finds
But they're more comfortable with uncertain outcomes than adults are, researchers say

September 27, 2012: Families Who Adopt Should Use Extra Health Services, School Support: Experts
And professionals who work with kids can show more awareness

August 29, 2012: Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers: Study
Fewer than 1 in 10 'melt down' that often; finding helps define when parents should be concerned

August 21, 2012: Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research shows

August 10, 2012: Childhood Friendships May Be Key to Adult Happiness
Quality of relationships has more effect than intelligence or academic record, study finds

August 07, 2012: More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD: Study
Unapproved uses of these powerful drugs need further investigation, experts say

August 01, 2012: Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
Early identification improves odds for social, academic success