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Research led by academics at the University of Calgary examined screen use by 2.8 million children across 64 countries including social media, gaming and streaming. They found heavier screen use was linked to poorer school performance, weaker language skills and more emotional and behavioural problems. They also found that these children had difficulties with friendships…

Rising patient demand for mental health, autism and ADHD services led to a Government review. The review was led by professionals with extensive academic and clinical expertise in mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. The report says there is no direct evidence that autism or ADHD are being overdiagnosed at scale in the UK, with a…

At the recent NEU Conference it was stated that there was a real concern about the rising levels of violence in schools. NEU research stated that 66% of state school teachers in England say that pupil behaviour has a negative impact on learning either regularly or all the time. The research suggested causes of behavioural…

Evidence compiled by academics at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and University College, London believe too much screen time is detrimental to children’s development. It damages toddlers’ ability to speak. Children in the study were tested on their knowledge of 34 words. 4 fewer words were known by those who watched around 5 hours per day…

Believe it or not adolescence can last until you are 32 years old. Research at Cambridge University of 3802 people aged 0-90 years old found there are 5 stages of brain ageing: Childhood Adolescence Adulthood Early Ageing Late Ageing Detail of the characteristics of each stage are: CHILDHOOD This is when the brain undergoes huge…

Figures show a 40% increase in the number of children from pre-school to secondary school receiving support in England, Scotland and Wales since 2016-2017 according to data compiled by the European Agency for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education. Over 560,000 children received some form of SEN support in 2021-2022. By comparison the rise since…

Bath University researchers have found significant brain changes in children who exhibit prolonged bad behaviour.Brain scans showed reductions in the cortex outer layer which regulates behaviour & emotion. The amygdala associated with reasoning & language also had lower volume. The study was based on scans of 1185 children diagnosed with conduct disorders & were compared…

This is taking place 13-19th May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness week focuses on increasing people’s understanding of the positive effects that movement and staying active can have on our mental well-being. Did you know that Living Streets’ National Walking Month is back throughout the month of May and they are asking people to #Try20…

There has been an increase in an eating disorder which results in people avoiding certain foods. The condition was only medically recognised in 2013 and is called avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) Eating disorder charity Beat received more than 2000 calls about it last year an increase from 295 five years ago. Specialist care…

Scientists from Colorado State University have conducted research which shows that regular family routines are linked to children getting more sleep which has been associated with improved brain structure and emotional processing in their early years. Families eating together at the same time nearly every night, parents playing with their children, reading stories at bedtime…