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Study suggests early self-awareness of autism leads to better quality of life

People who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood. — Read on http://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/study-suggests-early-self-awareness-of-autism-leads-to-better-quality-of-life

How to Help Teens Get Enough Sleep

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-help-teens-get-enough-sleep-11648267260 Some helpful ideas in this article

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest. There is a generation of kids growing up with significant grief and loss. Kids are at risk of developmental delay without working through their trauma. — Read on medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-million-children-lost-parent-caregiver.html

Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help

How do we help empower our kids, teens and young adults to learn to ask for what they need? — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-kids-are-afraid-to-ask-for-help/

‘We are going to all have to be vigilant’: How we can best respond to teens’ mental health crisis

This trio of Dallas mental health advocates has heard so many recent stories of young lives lost to suicide that they hardly knew which to share… — Read on http://www.dallasnews.com/news/commentary/2022/02/04/we-are-going-to-all-have-to-be-vigilant-how-we-can-best-respond-to-teens-mental-health-crisis/

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic

NIH-supported study also found girls were at higher risk for stress, anxiety, and depression than boys. — Read on http://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/social-connectedness-sleep-physical-activity-associated-better-mental-health-among-youth-during-covid-19-pandemic

Both Mothers and Friends Shape Adolescent Self-esteem

A new longitudinal study takes a deep dive into adolescent self-esteem and the role that parents – specifically mothers – and friends play in shaping how youth feel about themselves. — Read on http://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/moms-friends-self-esteem-study

How COVID-19 Increases Challenges for Youth with ADHD

How COVID-19 Increases Challenges for Youth with ADHD — Read on www2.lehigh.edu/news/how-covid-19-increases-challenges-for-youth-with-adhd

ADHD Persists Into Young Adulthood in 90% of Cases

Although ADHD symptoms may fluctuate over a patient’s life, symptoms often persist into adulthood. I believe consistency and structure help greatly to manage symptoms of distraction, impulsivity and volatility. Exercise, nutrition, habit forming behaviors, social support, and mindfulness are some of the ways I see my clients build success with ADHD. — Read on http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/adhd/adhd-persists-into-young-adulthood-90-cases/