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Depression
How telehealth intervention prevents suicide
October 03, 2022
Mimi Winsberg, MD, chief medical officer at Brightside Health, discusses new data on how telehealth intervention is efficient at reducing suicidal ideation when implemented correctly.
AAP to establish center to navigate youth social media use
September 19, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics intends on opening a center which will allow the organization to help youths navigate through social media, improving mental wellbeing and creating healthier social media use.
Suicide linked to genetic factors in youths
September 08, 2022
A recent study found suicide attempts and suicide ideation were more common in children with genetic factors linked to suicide attempts.
Disturbed sleep, depression may have bidirectional relationship through early years
August 31, 2022
The cohort study is the first to report developmental cascades between disturbed sleep and depressive symptoms throughout childhood and early adolescence.
Children with vision impairment more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety
June 23, 2022
A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.
Mental health during pandemics: prevalence and risk factors
June 21, 2022
The stress of enduring an infectious disease pandemic expresses itself in a variety of mental health conditions, but the likelihood of experiencing particular symptoms depends on who you are.
Over 300 pediatricians submit personal gun violence testimonies to Congressional record
June 15, 2022
Ahead of the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced the submission of a statement including more than 300 pediatricians sharing their personal testimonies on the subject.
Must-read news from the week of May 16
May 20, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
Study examines best practices for managing perinatal depression
May 16, 2022
Recommendations are often vague, contradictory, according to investigators.
Psychological reflections on miscarriage
May 10, 2022
When helping patients in the hardest moments of their lives, it is important to have empathy for them—and for ourselves.