The definition of a child needs to be amended by eliminating the chronological age threshold and incorporating the biological mental age and cognitive maturation age thresholds. Studies have ...

The IQ is the ratio of "mental age" to chronological age, with 100 being average. So, an 8 year old who passes the 10 year-old's test would have an IQ of 10/8 x 100, or 125. Binet's work set off a ...

A Canadian community is in uproar after police officers shot and killed a 15-year-old autistic boy who had the mental capacity of a 10 year old. Chase de Balinhard decided to go for a walk around ...

Critics worry therapists will encourage children to identify as transgender, despite research to the contrary.

Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin discussed his hesitance to seek help for his mental health in an exclusive preview clip of their TLC reality series, The Baldwins.

When asked why raising the consent age for medical decisions is needed ... and could create an increase in mental health issues among adolescents, including suicidality. She said one member ...

Mental health issues like anxiety ... Dr Graf reiterated the importance of providing “age-appropriate emotional support, encouraging open communication to help the young ones feel safe ...