Children and teens often face significant challenges that make school life difficult. Whether it’s the anxiety of meeting new people, the fear of rejection, or the complexities that come with learni ...

When we think of play, we often picture young children laughing and running around. Remember those carefree days when, at 5 ...

Two PhD researchers from UCT’s CPMH have successfully tested school-based interventions to tackle anxiety and depression ...

The digital age has changed the perception of entertainment and learning by people who suffer from autism and other psyc ...

This year's "Teens and Screens" report states that adolescents are also interested in seeing more asexual characters.

Teenagers, influenced by various behaviors, must be guided to respond to abuse with patience and politeness. Parents should model non-aggressive behavior, teach the value of avoiding conflict ...

After being placed into care in Scotland, teenager Tiffany Cummins got invaluable career support and is now pursuing her dream job ...

World Mental Health Day fell on October 10 BY RANDIMA ATTYGALLE “I’m grateful that my parents are always there for me to ...

The history of my extended family is full of drama—long on speechifying and short on listening. For example, a few years ago, ...

They say social media is bad for young people's mental health. But some argue the ban could be detrimental to teenagers who rely ... and helps her language skills as well.

When you think of video games, what are the words that spring ... some children may be very shy and lack the social skills required to communicate with their peers in real life.

Teens feel pressure that's amplified by social media and can lead to burnout ... these pressures include feeling like they need to have a "game plan" for their future; that they must rack up ...