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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may influence brain development and behavioral health more than a decade later ...

Research shows the same parenting can get different results depending on who's doing it. Here are some of the reasons why.

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) occurs when a child regresses in multiple areas of functioning after about 2 years of typical development. It is part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

I'm Jessica Dorey, LCSW, and President of Alliance Behavioral Health and Development. I'm passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate their mental health challenges. I ...

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