Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention.

Try to diagnose this patient with a history of receptive-expressive speech disorder and anxiety.

A study of 1.2 million children found no causal link between prenatal opioid use and autism or ADHD.

Richard A. Bermudes, MD, underscored the need for pediatricians to integrate ongoing conversations into well visits in this video interview.

“It’s not just about screen time—it’s about context,” says Richard A. Bermudes, MD, on guiding conversations in pediatric well care visits.

AAP issues new report urging early, routine screening for mental, emotional, and behavioral problems in pediatric care to improve outcomes.

A recent study found child depression predicted later maternal depression, highlighting the need for family-centered care.

A Rutgers-led study found genetics, personality traits, and environment uniquely shape early adolescent alcohol use, guiding prevention efforts.

Less than half of US adolescents with major depressive episode received treatment in 2022, with disparities by race, gender, and geography.

Discover effective strategies for conducting psychosocial screenings in adolescents using the HEADS FIRST Checklist to enhance health outcomes.

High-dose centanafadine significantly improved ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12 years and was well tolerated, according to findings from a phase 3 clinical trial.

Psychologist Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, encourages primary care providers to use validation and connection to support mental health during routine visits.

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Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, shares practical tips for pediatricians to help families monitor teen media use and recognize early signs of anxiety.

Many families face common potty training challenges, including anxiety and setbacks, highlighting the need for patience and personalized strategies.

U.S. public schools enhance student mental health support through screenings, yet face challenges in ensuring effective follow-up care and resources.

A new study aimed to determine mental health resilience in preterm-born children and identify modifiable factors associated with resilience.

Parents and pediatricians navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, emphasizing the need for open communication and better resources for child development.

A clinical trial found CBD was safe and well-tolerated in autistic boys, with some showing behavioral improvements, though placebo effects were strong.

Even low-level lead exposure in early childhood may speed up memory loss, according to a new study using a cognitive task to measure forgetting rates.

Data from the study suggest caretakers of CPP patients be vigilant for psychiatric symptoms to begin care at an early stage.

The total number of pediatric mental health hospitalizations declined in 2022, the first time observed since 2009.

In this video interview, Michael Daines, MD, explains phase 3 data for Panzyga (Octapharma) for pediatric acute- onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS).

Addictive use of screens—not total time—was linked to higher risks of suicidal behavior and mental health issues in early adolescents.

A recent study found screen time and socioemotional problems in children are linked in both directions, with gaming tied to greater risk than other activities.