FromZarafshan ShirazNew Delhi Summer brings a number of health problems such as heatstroke, dehydration, skin rashes and indigestion, but while staying indoors, using fans and air conditioners and wearing breathable and light-colored cotton can help keep us cool, it is essential to ensure that children receive adequate nutrition to keep their bodies cool. Children’s immunity is lower than in adults, making it crucial to provide them with a balanced supply of nutritious meals and drinks during the summer. The best foods for growing children: complete guide to infant nutrition for…
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Child maltreatment could cause alexithymia in adults – study
People who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to develop alexithymia in adulthood, according to a new study published this month. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Psychological Bulletinsought to understand the long-term social and emotional impact of experiencing childhood maltreatment. What is “alexithymia”? Alexithymia is a personality trait that used to be considered a disorder, which prevents people from being able to identify how they feel. People with this trait may also find that they feel physical discomfort when they are emotional, but fail to identify the source…
Read MoreWe take turns sleeping so we can keep our child safe – BBC News
By Lucy Adams BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent 1 hour ago Image caption, Kyle says he wants to talk because it’s been so hard to get help Kyle Solman’s parents sleep in shifts because they are afraid of what he might do if he is left alone. His mother Kirsty says the 11-year-old attempted to take his own life four times. Kyle has autism and has struggled with his mental health. Kirsty says kids like her son get lost in the system and calls for better mental health support. The…
Read MoreThe review can help doctors treat adolescents with depression
A new review authored by three Canadian psychiatrists aims to help primary care physicians diagnose and manage depression in adolescents. Depression is common among Canadian teenagers and often goes unnoticed. Many family doctors report feeling unprepared to identify and manage depression in these patients. “Depression is an increasingly common but treatable condition among adolescents,” the authors wrote. “General practitioners and pediatricians are well positioned to support first-line assessment and management of depression in this group, helping patients regain health and function.” The article was published on May 29 in CMJ…
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