CHILDREN MENTAL HEALTH

May 10 2025HEALTH

How Daily Activities Shape Young Minds

Mental health in young kids is a big deal. It shapes how they grow and develop. So, figuring out how different daily activities affect their minds is crucial. These activities include playing hard, moving a little, sitting still, and sleeping. Each of these has a role in a child's mental well-being. Let's break it down. Playing hard, like running around, is good for...

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands for Kids in Care

The world of foster care and teaching looked-after kids is tough. These children often face big challenges with their mental health and overall well-being. It is a fact that these kids are more likely to struggle with these issues. This is where the Shared Training and Assessment for Well-Being program comes in. It is a new way to help foster carers and teachers work...

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Violence and Kids' Mental Health: What You Need to Know

Violent injuries can have a huge impact on a child's mental health. This is a big deal because kids who get hurt in violent ways are more likely to have mental health problems than those who get hurt in non-violent ways. This can lead to things like acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and even substance use disorders. These men...

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Fruits & Veggies: Fueling Kids' Minds

Ever wondered if eating more fruits and veggies can boost kids' brain power? Let's dive into what research says about this. Scientists looked at studies where kids were encouraged to eat more fruits and veggies. They wanted to see if this had any impact on how well kids performed in school or how they felt mentally. The results were interesting. Many studies showed t...

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