The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging ...

Does screen time really affect mood in kids? A team from San Francisco took a look at this question and came up with a clear ...

Outdoor classes significantly reduce emotional distress and boost mental focus in children aged 10-12. Teachers observed ...

Researchers found that spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems ...

Gee Scott wants to shed light on the lack of mental health resources for Seattle students. Gee and the SMN crew talk about ...

Our in-depth reporting focus this year centered on children through our Mental Health Matters: Kids in Crisis series. Stories in the series examined the many factors contributing to the youth mental ...

These were designed to measure children's emotional and behavioural difficulties, as well as their strengths. Combining schooling with activities to promote mental health During the two hours they ...

It revealed that kids with more screen time had more mental health issues including anxiety ... Screen time may be replacing other healthy activities, like outdoor time, spending time with ...

The activities included things like drawing ... More information: A Nature-Based Intervention and Mental Health of School Children. A Cluster Randomized Trial, JAMA Network Open (2024).