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How ADHD Science Fails Women in Menopause
A survey of 600 women found that menopause worsens ADHD symptoms for 97.5 percent of women with the condition, according to research cited in the Jour…
What Does PPD Recovery Actually Look Like? Experts Explain
Postpartum depression affects 10 to 15 percent of new moms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Recovery from PPD is gradual, non-linear, and subtle, m…
The Pressure To Breastfeed Can Be Especially Hard For Moms With PPD
Noelle wanted to pump after her daughter was born, but social media ads and comments praising breastfeeding made her feel she had no choice. She event…
What To Buy For A Mom With PPD — A Guide From Moms Who’ve Been There
A new mom experiencing postpartum depression needs real mental health support first, but thoughtful gifts can help her feel more cared for during an o…
I Was Treated for Depression for Years. Nobody Asked About ADHD.
Danielle Kelly took antidepressants starting in her late teens for what she thought was depression. Multiple medications didn't resolve her exhaustion…
Perimenopause Begins Earlier and Hits Harder for Women with ADHD
An ADDitude survey of nearly 5,000 women found that 63% of respondents aged 45 and older said ADHD had the greatest impact on their lives during the m…
Doctors Just Discovered a New Type of Depression
A study in the British Journal of Psychiatry identified a potential new subtype of depression called "circadian depression," affecting about 23 percen…
Applications Open for the SNF Global Center Communicator Fellowship
# New Fellowship Aims to Train Mental Health Communicators for Underserved Regions The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center is now accepti…
I’m scared of everything — what does it mean and how do I get over it?
# Understanding Pervasive Fear in Kids and Teens When a child or teenager says they're scared of everything, parents often hear panic in their voice.…
Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness
# Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness UFC fighter Alexa Grasso has become an unexpected voice in the mental health conversation, using her platform…
Finding Answers When Your Child Is Struggling: Introducing Ask Kai
# Finding Answers When Your Child Is Struggling: Introducing Ask Kai The Child Mind Institute has launched Ask Kai, a new conversational AI tool desi…
Paddy Pimblett on Mental Health Fitness
# How One MMA Fighter Uses Training as Mental Health Medicine Paddy Pimblett, the English mixed martial arts champion, has become an unlikely voice i…
A Shared Vision for Children and Young People: Advancing Partnership and Impact at SNF Nostos 2026
# Major Youth Mental Health Conference Spotlights Connections Between School, Technology, and Child Wellbeing The Child Mind Institute and the SNF Gl…
Turning Rejection Into a Roadmap: Advice for the Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders
# How Young Mental Health Professionals Can Turn Rejection Into Professional Growth Aaliyah Nadirah Madyun, program director at the Stavros Niarchos …
Mental Health Fitness Through a Youth Perspective
# Mental Health Fitness Through a Youth Perspective The Child Mind Institute has launched a fresh approach to designing mental health care solutions.…
Negative Online Experiences Are Common but Often Go Unreported Among Youth With Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Concerns
# Youth Face Rising Online Risks, But Most Stay Silent About It A new Child Mind Institute study reveals a troubling gap between how often young peop…
JAACAP Open: Negative Online Experiences and Reporting Rates in Youth With Mental Health Conditions
# Youth With Mental Health Conditions Face Higher Rates of Online Harassment Children and teens with mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions e…
What Are Intrusive Thoughts?
# What Are Intrusive Thoughts? Your child suddenly announces a disturbing thought: "What if I hurt someone?" or "What if mom dies in a car accident?"…
Playing the Long Game for Youth Mental Health: A conversation with Grassroot Soccer on the power of sport and partnership
# Sports Programs Offer Powerful Mental Health Support for Young People, Experts Say Grassroot Soccer, a global nonprofit organization, demonstrates …
A Recap of the Inaugural Youth Mental Health Hub at SXSW London
# The Child Mind Institute Launches First Youth Mental Health Hub at SXSW London The Child Mind Institute and Wellcome have joined forces to create a…
Looksmaxxing and Its Impact on Boys
# Looksmaxxing and Its Impact on Boys Looksmaxxing, the practice of maximizing one's physical appearance through extreme fitness routines, grooming h…
From Preparation to Purpose: Reflections on the Global Youth Advisory Council at SNF Nostos 2026
# Young Advisors Shape Global Conversations on Youth Mental Health and Innovation The Child Mind Institute brought together young advisors to partici…
Help Us Bring These Conversations to SXSW & SXSW EDU
The Child Mind Institute has submitted four panel proposals for consideration at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival and its education-focused coun…
Child Mind Institute Launches Research Initiative To Inform Safer AI Systems for Youth
# Child Mind Institute Launches Major Study on AI Chatbots and Youth Mental Health The Child Mind Institute announced a new research initiative today…
Teens and Loneliness
The World Health Organization reports that teenagers represent the loneliest age group worldwide. This finding follows a 2023 advisory from former U.S…
The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Global Center held its second annual Global Summit on Youth Mental Health to create spaces where young people and expe…
From Evidence to Practice: Lessons From Implementing the Psychosocial Support Program in Pernambuco, Brazil
# From Evidence to Practice: Lessons From Implementing the Psychosocial Support Program in Pernambuco, Brazil The Child and Adolescent Mental Health …
Mental health experts say you shouldn’t ban your kid from group chats. Here’s what to do instead
Mental health experts advise against banning children from group chats, instead recommending parents teach kids to navigate these spaces safely. Group…
The SNF Global Center Names New Research and Communicator Fellows Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2026
The SNF Global Center has announced a new cohort of Research and Communicator Fellows who will work on mental health initiatives in low- and middle-in…
Child Mind Institute Study Finds Strong Link Between Teen Belonging and Mental Health
The Child Mind Institute released findings from a study examining how teen belonging affects mental health. Researchers surveyed 1,000 U.S. teens aged…
Using Large Language Models to Create Lexicons for Interpretable Text Models With High Content Validity: The Suicide Risk Lexicon
Researchers created a language-processing tool that analyzes words and phrases in text conversations to estimate suicide risk. The tool was tested on …
A New Partnership With the New Jersey Department of Health
The Child Mind Institute has launched a grant-funded partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health to expand mental health education across the…
SNF Global Center to Convene Second Global Summit on Youth Mental Health
The SNF Global Center will host its second global summit focused on youth mental health, building on the success of last year's inaugural event. This…
45 Best Stress Relief Gifts for Anyone in Need of Rest, Relaxation, and Self-Care
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Identifying Suicide Risk Based on the Words People Use
# New AI Tool Detects Suicide Risk Through Language Patterns Researchers at the Child Mind Institute and MIT have created a tool that identifies suic…