Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

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

New research demonstrates that targeted early intervention services improve academic performance and long-term health for children with developmental disabilities.

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A study found no impact toward neurodevelopmental outcomes among toddlers exposed to mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in utero.

Children who received early intervention services before aged 3 years showed academic benefits in third-grade math and English language arts.

A study found that combining remote and in-person delivery of a parenting program improved young children’s developmental outcomes and home environments.

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A study found high rates of neurodevelopmental diagnoses and service use among children with congenital heart disease following infant heart surgery.

A comprehensive review of high-quality studies found no evidence that prenatal paracetamol use increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.

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Youth suicide data highlight firearm safety counseling and universal screening as key prevention tools, especially for youth without prior mental health contact.

AAP updates guidance on children’s digital media use, urging child-centered design and system-level action beyond screen time limits.

A study found that individuals with ADHD traits in childhood had increased odds of physical multimorbidity and disability by midlife.

Eye-tracking technology revolutionizes autism diagnosis, enabling earlier detection and intervention for children, enhancing clinical efficiency and accuracy.

FDA accepted centanafadine NDA for priority review, supported by phase 3 trials showing efficacy in children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.

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A study of 10 years of data identifies 5 youth suicide profiles, showing nearly half had no prior clinical contact and supporting broader screening.

AnnaLynn M. Williams, PhD; and Kevin Krull, PhD, discuss accelerated biologic aging in childhood cancer survivors.

Researchers identified 5 distinct classifications of youth suicide, revealing that nearly half of cases had no prior clinical contact or documented risk.

Analysis of nearly 900 million hours of monitored infant sleep shows rapid stabilization of sleep patterns in the first year of life.