Understanding suicide risk among teens who have bipolar disorder
New research points to brain structure, community conditions, and racial gaps in care as key drivers of adolescent suicide. Adolescent suicide has become one of the most pressing public health concerns in the United States. It now ranks as the second leading cause of death among young people, and the numbers […]
Playtime with your kids does more than you ever imagined
The simple act of sitting down to play with a child is one of the most transformative investments a parent can make in their well-being. Most parents think of playtime as a break from serious parenting. The truth is the opposite. When a father pulls up a chair, points at a picture book, and shares […]
The real impact of screen time on kids before age 5
Parents of young children now have new government-backed guidance to consider: children under the age of 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, according to a report from the Department of Education. For children under 2, the recommendation goes even further, advising that screens be avoided entirely except when […]