Working memory links broadly to preadolescent psychopathology in network analysis
A large transdiagnostic model places working memory near the center of diverse symptoms. A network analysis in preadolescents found modest links between executive functions and psychopathology, with working memory emerging as a central connector. Working memory showed positive ties to attention problems, social problems, and rule-breaking behavior, and negative ties to anxious/depressed and somatic complaints. […]
Parents of autistic children reported heavy strain and relied on coping rituals
A small Nepal-based qualitative study maps the emotional, social, and financial load—and how parents try to stay afloat. Parents raising children with autism in Nepal described intense psychological strain, physical exhaustion, social isolation, career disruption, and financial pressure. They also reported coping through crying, religious music (bhajans), meditation, and positive thinking, with some reframing their […]
When Teachers Become the Front Line for Child Mental Health
When a child’s feelings start affecting their learning In many primary classrooms, “mental health” is not a distant, specialist topic—it shows up as a child who cannot settle, a child who melts down over small changes, or a usually engaged pupil who suddenly stops trying. For teachers, these moments arrive alongside spelling tests, playground disputes, […]
Screening in a Single PE Class: FUNMOVES Brings Early Motor-Skills Checks to Spanish Schools
Spotting Struggles Early: Why a Simple School Test Can Change a Child’s Day Some children avoid playground games, dread team sports, or stumble over simple tasks like catching a ball or hopping on one foot. These are not just quirks. For many, they reflect real challenges with movement known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). DCD […]
Teachers on the Front Line of Bullying What Drives Action and What Gets in the Way
Why stopping bullying depends on what teachers face every day Bullying does not just bruise bodies—it can erode trust, learning, and mental health across an entire school. In most cases, the adult in the best position to interrupt it is the classroom teacher. Yet even committed teachers do not always step in quickly or effectively. […]
Listening to Those Most Affected: Youth-Led Paths to Confront Ableism and Racism
When Discrimination Piles Up, Young People Pay the Price Bias does not arrive in neat categories. For many young people, it stacks—race, disability, gender, language—shaping how teachers grade, how doctors listen, how bosses hire, and how police respond. The Perspectives of racially minoritized youth with disabilities on addressing ableism and other forms of discrimination research […]
When Clumsiness Isn’t a Phase: What Parents Reveal About a Hidden Childhood Disability
“Clumsy” Isn’t Harmless: The Human Cost of a Hidden Diagnosis Many children are labeled “clumsy,” “messy,” or “uncoordinated,” and the assumption is that they’ll grow out of it. But for a significant group—about 5–6%—those motor challenges point to Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes school, friendships, self-esteem, and family life. The research […]
When Art Lowers Anxiety and Boosts Compassion—And Who Benefits Most
Why a Museum Visit Can Quiet Worry and Spark Care Many of us have felt it: a quiet, steadying shift after stepping into a gallery. Colors, sounds, and narratives slow our thoughts, and a sense of well-being trickles in. The research paper Art-induced psychological well-being: Individual traits shape the beneficial effects of aesthetic experiences sets […]
Three Quick Clues, One Big Decision: How Screening Tools Can Speed Up Adult Autism Assessments
When a Diagnosis Takes Years, Smart Triage Can Save Months Many adults wait months—or years—for a formal autism assessment, all while living with uncertainty, limited support, and stress in work and relationships. Clinics are overwhelmed by rising referrals, and clinicians must balance thoroughness with the reality of long queues. A new research paper, Investigating the […]
Parents on the Front Line of the SEND System: What Helps, What Hurts, and What Changes Lives
When Getting Help Becomes a Full-Time Job for Parents For many families in England, getting support for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) feels less like a service and more like a battle. The stakes are high: the right help can unlock learning, protect a child’s mental health, and make family life […]