Illinois students are used to taking physicals and vision tests for school, but now they can add one more exam to the list.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Thursday to make Illinois one of the first states to provide universal mental health screenings for young children and teens.

Lesley Mathis knows what her daughter said was wrong. The teenage girl made an offensive joke while chatting online with her ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 Thursday, which would require the State Board of Education and a children’s ...

Children, especially girls, who use smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they’re older, a new study suggests.

As families gear up for the back-to-school season, it's not just the kids who feel the pressure. Parents do too. From juggling schedules to managing their children's emotions, the transition can ...

New research suggests giving kids smartphones too early could come with serious mental health risks. The study links early phone use to anxiety, low self-worth, and even suicidal thoughts.

Florida schools have missed out on about $200 million a year in Medicaid funding — a total of $2.2 billion since 2014 — to support children’s mental health counseling, physical therapy and other ...

When children are given the opportunity to experience an outdoor classroom, no matter what the weather, there are likely benefits for some with mental health problems.

A global study of 2 million people links smartphone use under age 13 to mental health issues, especially in girls, citing social media, sleep loss and cyberbullying.

San Antonio's CHAAT summer camp helps kids learn mental health and online safety, tackling tough topics like bullying and human trafficking.