Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

Adolescents spent an average of 50 minutes on smartphones during school nights, with social media accounting for most use.

After accounting for maternal mental health conditions, a new meta-analysis found no significant link between prenatal antidepressant exposure and autism or ADHD in children.

Researchers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia Tech are testing an AI tool to detect worsening teen mental health online.

Chronic pediatric skin disorders cause significant stigma, bullying, depression, and suicide risk—conditions often underrecognized and undertreated by physicians.

Researchers identified macrophage-driven dural lymphatic refinement as a potential regulator of social behavior in ASD models.

Rethink foster placements for high-need youth: track “safe days,” use data-driven supports, and access timely residential care to prevent harm.

Explore essential menstrual product options and education for adolescents, addressing safety, comfort, and personal preferences in menstrual health.

Autism diagnoses by primary care providers vary widely by region and state, highlighting disparities in access to specialty care.

Data show children in disaster-displaced households have greater mental health needs but are less likely to receive complete care vs nondisplaced peers.

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A study found an initial decline in neurodevelopmental diagnoses during COVID-19 followed by a sustained postpandemic increase.

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Identifying specific cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten can predict early- and late-emerging dyslexia.

Rachel Rosales, MPH, explores how mandatory reporting and integrated care models can address the structural barriers preventing consistent behavioral health screenings.

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Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, MS, discusses the high rates of overtriage in children with behavioral health symptoms and the need for more objective triage tools.

Researchers found no significant differences in laboratory abnormalities among children with PANS, OCD, and tic disorders.

Margeaux Naughton, MD, discusses the Pediatric Psychiatry Colocalized Consult Clinic model, a strategic approach to improve mental health access and provider training.

Researchers found that the Pediatric Psychiatry Colocalized Consult Clinic significantly reduces wait times and improves resident confidence.

A recent study has reported increasing rates of self-injury up to 4.3% among youths, with girls showing higher rates than boys.

A study found that cognitive and developmental advantages for firstborns appear within the first year of life.

Pediatricians can use brief dietary screenings and policy advocacy to help families transition from ultra-processed foods toward minimally processed alternatives.

A study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood is associated with increased risks of anxiety, hyperactivity, and aggression.

After a decade of clinical assessments failed to meet DSM-5 criteria, a chromosomal microarray revealed the genetic truth behind a complex neurodevelopmental presentation.

A study found that day-to-day fluctuations in screen use have a minimal impact on subsequent sleep outcomes among children and adolescents.