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Mental Health
Suicidal thoughts plague cyberbullies as well as their targets
August 03, 2022
Bullying can be all-encompassing for children and teenagers, thanks to technology, and it can have a very negative impact on all involved.
Study suggests sleep influences risk of suicidal ideation in young people
July 12, 2022
Investigators suggest confronting sleep difficulties among patients with suicidal ideation through cognitive behavioral intervention could reduce effects of affective reactivity to interpersonal events.
AAP statement on Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
June 24, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the Supreme Court overturn of Roe v Wade.
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.
An Update on the Presentation, Nosology, and Causes of Postpartum Psychosis
June 16, 2022
Postpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.
How do pediatricians help patients cope with yet another school shooting?
May 25, 2022
Contemporary Pediatrics weighed in with Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Aron, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, about how pediatricians can guide parents in discussing traumatic events like the May 24, 2022 Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Let’s get real: steps to avoid burnout
May 13, 2022
Andrew J. Schuman, MD, highlights realistic steps to avoid burnout during the pandemic in a video with Contemporary Pediatrics®.
Fighting health care provider burnout through climate activism
May 12, 2022
Vi T. Nguyen, MD, discusses how she got to the other side of physician burnout. Her secret? Collecting trash on the beach.