Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Researchers emphasize that while generative AI offers new learning tools for youth, parents must actively supervise its use and prioritize human interaction.

A study found that AI-generated nutrition plans for adolescents undercalculate caloric needs by an average of 700 kcal and skew macronutrient ratios.

Universal smartphone use during school, specifically frequent checking, is associated with decreased inhibitory control and attentional resources in teens.

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Suicide rates and attempts among Black youth have surged over the past decade, highlighting critical risk factors and the need for proactive screening and community-based prevention strategies.

A study highlights prior self-harm, traumatic brain injury, family instability, and social vulnerability as major risk factors associated with suicide among Black youth.

National survey data show a 35% increase in child mental health conditions since 2016, with one-fourth of households reporting unmet treatment needs.

New research shows widespread generative AI use among children and teens, prompting questions about potential impacts on social, mental, and sexual development.