Mental Health

Two pediatric health care providers assess the mental and academic health of our pediatric population as we mark year 3 of the pandemic.

The results of physician trials led by the AAFP Innovation Lab are very promising.

Other factors that play an important role include work schedule and location.

TikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. Is it damaging their mental health?

Now that major medical organizations have declared a youth mental health crisis, what can pediatricians do to advocate for change?

For adolescent patients, psychosocial concerns can be an important part of care and routine validated screening can help pediatricians determine which patients may require extra care or even a specialist.

More and more, pediatricians are called on to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. Here’s what to do before prescribing.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of difficult situations for children, from education disruptions to lack of socialization at important developmental stages. It's also left many children without parents or caregivers. What can clinicians do to help these children?

Primary care clinicians play an essential role as first responders to children’s emotional and behavioral problems.

What is the relationship between mental disorders and atopic dermatitis? Investigators from a recent study endeavored to find out.

LGBTQ+ children and adolescents may be particularly vulnerable during these unprecedented times.

Almost a quarter are thinking about leaving health care after two years of a pandemic

Sleep, depression, and bipolar disorder: what's the connection?

Panelists presented 2 studies comparing evidence-based strategies for improved patient outcomes.

Is the United States doing a worse job at caring for its citizens mental health than countries like the Netherlands?

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act aims to help physicians receive mental health assistance without jeopardizing their licenses.

Gun violence is an issue with many causes and will require solutions that address mental health and poverty.

With drug overdoses being a heavy public health burden, a report looks into how this burden affects the pediatric population.

A look at how depression impacts the quality of life for children who have celiac disease.

First-time visits up sharply, study finds.

Eating disorders carry many risks. An investigation looks into whether they can increase the risk of certain neurodevelopmental conditions in the children of mothers with a history of eating disorders.

An investigation examines whether self-harm, suicide or suicidal ideation in children and adolescents saw an increase during the pandemic, as anticipated by many clinicians.

The supplemental new drug application of brexpiprazole for the treatment of schizophrenia in pediatric patients aged 13 to 17 received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.

There are ways to mitigate stress by managing its symptoms. However, there are also ways to lessen stress by preventing some of it in the first place.

A pediatrician shares how the hobby she started during the pandemic has helped her.

This past October, many organizations declared a national emergency for children's mental health. What can a pediatric clinician do to help?

Here's what you need to know about this 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the most effective, scientifically proven mental health care reaches all children and families.

Pandemic’s impact could worsen gender divide in income and career prospects, study finds.

Opening your practice to allow pre-med and medical students to shadow you offers more than just benefits for them.

Editorial advisory board member Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her love of tennis.