A mother’s stress during pregnancy might be related to her child’s later movement and coordination, suggest the results of a study led by researchers at the University of Notre Dame in Australia. In the study, mothers completed questionnaires at...
A cognitive behavioral program aimed at preventing depression among at-risk teens shows continued promise after more than six years, according to research conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and other institutions. Investigators randomly assigned 316 teens with...
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the U.S. Education Department is releasing guidance aimed at ensuring that America’s 6 million children and youth with disabilities have the same opportunity for a quality...
Children and teens have better behavioral health outcomes when mental health providers team with pediatricians finds a meta-analysis by psychologists at the University of California, Los Angeles. The researchers examined 31 studies of 13, 000 children and adolescents that...
Our Fall Fundraiser for 2015, Hope: Be the Light, will take place on November 11th. Robert Earl Keen will play a private concert under the canopy and stars. Our featured artist that evening with by Tad Lauritzen Wright. Tad...
Did you know that there are almost 350 million people worldwide who suffer from depression? Men, women and even children can fall victim to this mental health issue. What’s worse is that depression can lead to other devastating diseases...
People who spend too much time sitting may be at increased risk for an anxiety disorder, according to research led by a scientist at Deakin University in Australia. Researchers looked at nine studies of more than 40,000 adults and...
Risky outdoor play strengthens children’s physical health and encourages creativity, social skills, and resilience, according to a systematic review led by University of British Columbia scientists. The researchers compiled data from 18 studies conducted with more than 50, 000...
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — In a stark about-face from just a few years ago, school districts have gone from handing out pink slips to scrambling to hire teachers. Across the country, districts are struggling with shortages of teachers, particularly...
PEERS involves patients and caregivers to maintain social support and guidance THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A special program for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improved their social skills, a new study finds....