Introduction Imagine stepping into a classroom for the very first time as a fresh-faced new teacher. Your heart races with both excitement and trepidation. You are prepared, yet uncertain. You’ve trained for this moment extensively, but now you stand on the brink of applying all those lessons in a real-world setting. The stakes feel high, […]
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The Impact of Infant Feeding on Child Development: Insights from a National Study
— Introduction: Decoding Early Life Nutrition’s Influence Ever wondered how the earliest moments of a child’s life can shape their future? Picture this: a nurturing environment where the simplest choice, like how we feed our infants, potentially sets the stage for their developmental paths and educational journeys. Such fascinating inquiries lie at the heart of […]

Navigating Stormy Seas: COVID-19’s Impact on Families with Children Who Have ADHD
Introduction Picture this: a world flipped upside down by a global pandemic, where homes become makeshift schools, offices, and safe havens all at once. For families with a child diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this wasn’t just a test of adaptability – it was a high-wire balancing act on a rope of uncertainty, stress, […]

Bonding with the Best: Exploring Meditation’s Power on Human-Animal Relations
Introduction: Bridging Hearts Across Species Imagine a world where humans and animals coexist in perfect harmony, each interaction underlined by empathy and understanding. The secret to this utopian vision might just be found in a recent research paper titled ‘Man’s best friend(s): Effects of a brief befriending meditation on human-animal relations’. This intriguing study explores […]

One year of digital teaching in psychiatry as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Knowledge gain and content evaluation of medical students for two summer semesters in 2020 and 2021
Data in this article is provided by PLOS. Related Articles Enhancing Play, Bridging Differences: A New Approach to Social Skills in Children with ADHD Echoes of the Pandemic: Understanding Healthcare Workers’ Mental Struggles in Taiwan During COVID-19 Navigating the Turbulent Emotions of Loss: Understanding Grief, Depression, and Anxiety in Thailand Digital Health Interventions at Work: […]

Associations of adverse maternal experiences and diabetes on postnatal maternal depression and child social-emotional outcomes in a South African community cohort
Data in this article is provided by PLOS. Related Articles Enhancing Play, Bridging Differences: A New Approach to Social Skills in Children with ADHD Echoes of the Pandemic: Understanding Healthcare Workers’ Mental Struggles in Taiwan During COVID-19 Navigating the Turbulent Emotions of Loss: Understanding Grief, Depression, and Anxiety in Thailand Digital Health Interventions at Work: […]

Understanding Autism Assessment in India: A Comparison Guide
Introduction Imagine you’re a parent noticing that your child is developing a little differently than other kids their age. As you try to make sense of it, you’re bombarded with terms like IASQ, ISAA, and CARS2. While these acronyms might sound daunting, they represent crucial tools used to screen and assess autism spectrum disorders. In […]

Unmasking Stigma: Understanding Depression Attitudes in Syrian Universities
Introduction: A Spotlight on Denial In today’s rapidly changing world, mental health is finally stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Yet, in many places, negative attitudes still cloud how people perceive mental health conditions like depression. Imagine trying to tackle your studies and navigate the social complexities of university life while being […]

Navigating the Pandemic: Insights from Parents of Children with Autism
Introduction When the COVID-19 pandemic cast its long shadow over our daily lives, everyone felt its chill in unique ways. For families with children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these unprecedented changes meant a rollercoaster of challenges. Autism, a complex condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior, requires carefully crafted routines and support […]

Resilience Redefined: How Children with Disabilities Weathered the COVID-19 Storm
Introduction: A Pandemic of Challenges and Opportunities The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a whirlwind of changes to our lives, reshaping how we connect, learn, and function daily. While the world grappled with the immediate health crisis, another silent storm brewed—one deeply impacting the mental health and well-being of children and youths, particularly those with disabilities. […]