Researchers at the University of Agder (UiA) have already identified clear links between what children eat and their mental health as early as the age of four.

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

Sleep is incredibly important for developing brains and bodies, and federal guidance says children aged 12 and below need 9-12 hours a night. Getting enough sleep also protects from the risk of ...

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, one powerful tool for supporting children’s emotional well-being may already be in your home: a book and a few minutes together.

Kids are expert observers of behavior. They can pick up traits, habits, and lifelong behaviors easily — just by watching their own parents. It is part of a child's job description to learn from the ...

With kids going back to school, many parents are concerned about how their child will do managing their behavior for eight hours a day. School can be overwhelming for kids who may already struggle ...

Childhood mood swings and attention issues often stem from diet, not just behavior. Experts reveal that boosting protein ...

Oklahoma Children's OU Health and Oklahoma City Public Schools partner to staff a new pediatric behavioral health center opening in late 2026 in Oklahoma City.

PROVIDENCE – In decades past, Rhode Island was a leader in children’s behavioral health care. The state had developed intensive care programs for children that effectively decreased hospitalizations.

Though now fixtures of the healthcare workforce, the physician assistant and nurse practitioner professions started with only a single training program and a handful of graduates. Kate McLaughlin, PhD ...