Psychiatrists working with children and adolescents are so concerned about the link between higher temperatures and suicidal thoughts and behaviours that they're taking their research to the world's ...

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This article summarises some key pieces of research in the learning disability and autism field over recent weeks.

The Australian government's decision to ban social media for children below 16 through 'world-leading legislation' has ...

An innocent attempt to join an online gaming group can quickly escalate into a serious addiction to betting and gambling, ...

The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate adolescent-specific services into the primary healthcare level in the country.

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Teenagers who spend time alone in their bedrooms could be more prone to feeling threatened, research suggested. Scientists at ...

Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ameliorate. They say the findings might shed light ...

Social media is one of the leading causes of adolescent anxiety, depression, and stress. The average teenager spends about ...