Like adults, children and adolescents can get depressed, displaying persistent sadness and loss of interest in once pleasurable activities, including a sense of discouragement and feelings of ...

This article is brought to you by Children's Hospital New Orleans. It is normal for everyone to have a bad day or experience a bad mood from time-to-time, but when it happens more often than not, it ...

The difference between a child’s chronological age and the apparent age of their brain can predict whether they will rely on ...

Many women experience the “baby blues” after giving birth. However, if your symptoms persist or get worse, you're not alone. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum (after ...

Learn how sleep disorders in children can affect behaviour, emotions, focus, and daily life. Know the warning signs and when to consult a child psychiatrist.

Mood tracking can be an effective tool for managing and preventing bipolar disorder episodes. Here’s how it works. Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming at times. The shifts between ...

Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia overlap in some ways. For instance, both can lead to psychosis, a state of mind causing a detachment from reality. Although they have some similarities, they’re very ...