Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

Permanent daylight saving time could disrupt children's circadian rhythms, affecting sleep, school performance, mood, and morning safety.

Pediatric psychologist Jeff Temple, PhD, explains how pediatricians can help families establish healthy routines and more intentional screen use.

A collaborative mental health program increased pediatricians' diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care.

A large prospective US cohort study found no evidence that neonatal medical male circumcision was associated with autism diagnosis or autism traits.

CTx-1301 improved clinician-rated ADHD symptoms versus placebo in a phase 3 pediatric trial, but detailed safety data remain limited.

Pediatric psychologist Jeff Temple, PhD, says healthy routines, parental modeling, and child maturity matter more than screen time alone.

Temple recommends structured back-to-school routines and intentional screen use instead of strict limits to support child well-being.

The FDA has approved novel norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) centanafadine for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults

First RCT in pediatric ARFID finds family-based and individual therapy both cut symptoms; family therapy also drove more weight gain.

A small study links sequential bilateral TMS to improved depression and suicidality scores in youth with TRD.

Research suggests childhood factors linked to later menarche may contribute to a wide range of adult health conditions, from heart disease to tobacco use disorder.

A new Surgeon General advisory links excessive screen use to developmental, mental, physical, and academic risks in children and adolescents.

Mental health diagnoses are appearing in more pediatric primary care visits, with anxiety showing the largest increase over the past decade.

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

Yoshi Rothman, MD, said growing leucovorin use in autism highlights the need for larger clinical trials and careful family counseling.

Study finds leucovorin prescribing for children with autism increased more than 2,000% after national media coverage and White House promotion.

Children with anxiety, depression, and social needs had higher odds of health-related school absenteeism, according to a new study.

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.

Hannah Murphy, PhD, of Vizient, discusses recent research that found children with diabetes had substantially higher rates of mental health disorders and suicide risk.

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.