A new study out of China finds that **mealtime battles, stigma, and job loss** among caregivers are tied to distinct emotional and behavioral profiles in autistic children — not just transient tantrums but patterns that shape day-to-day functioning. For anyone who pays attention to Autism and Parenting, this reframes an old idea: supports for families aren’t optional extras, they’re part of the child’s treatment plan. Read the paper and reporting here: mealtime battles, stigma and job loss drive parenting stress and think about interventions that reduce caregiver strain rather than just treating the child in isolation.

A study this week found many mental-health chatbots fail to reliably refer people in active crises, raising alarms for anyone trusting AI for immediate help — read the reporting at Time and consider how fragile those safety nets still are.

New research argues it’s *how* young people use social apps — the kinds of interactions and emotions they have there — that predicts mental health more than raw screen-time totals; full write-up at Medical Xpress.

An NHS-commissioned review led by Peter Fonagy flags increasing mental distress among young people and urges systemic fixes in education and services — biggest implications for policy, schools, and anyone working with Students; more at The Independent.