Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

This brain imaging study was the first to look at the position of depression and systemic inflammation in brain measures while including the largest sample of patients with psoriasis to date.

Alex, an 18-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of paranoia, agitation, and disorganized behavior. He had no psychiatric history or prior mental health contact and no known medical conditions.

The burden of sleep disorders is high among the transgender or gender-nonconforming population and this study evaluated the role of gender-affirming therapy on that relationship.

Lisa Hunter Romanelli, PhD, CEO of The REACH Institute, discusses how the mental health crisis in children has been addressed in the year since the crisis was declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Seven priority areas established to strengthen the health care workforce

In a recent report, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention outlined the rise in poor mental health and suicidal behaviors in adolescents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent interview, Thomas Young, MD, chief medical officer and founder for nView Health, outlined tools which pediatricians can use to provide their patients with proper care for mental health disorders.

There is no evidence in the value of screening for depression in individuals aged 11 years and younger.

Although crude results of a study showed risk of neurodevelopmental disorders doubling when exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy, these results were not observed in a fully adjusted analysis.

A recent study found that parent management training programs which incorporated time-out as a behavioral response are just as effective in children with history of adverse child experiences (ACE) as those without ACE history.

Mimi Winsberg, MD, chief medical officer at Brightside Health, discusses new data on how telehealth intervention is efficient at reducing suicidal ideation when implemented correctly.

International study examines intertwined effects as problem approaches global crisis.

A recent poll from CS Mott Children’s Hospital showed a large percentage of parents have noticed their children experience negative feelings toward their body image.

The American Academy of Pediatrics intends on opening a center which will allow the organization to help youths navigate through social media, improving mental wellbeing and creating healthier social media use.

Jessica Peck, DNP APRN CPNP-PC CNE CNL FAANP FAAN, pediatric nurse practitioner, outlines the topics discussed and the inspiration behind in her new book, "Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues."

In a recent study, prenatal cannabis exposure was associated with greater risk of behavioral problems and mental health disorders in children.

How online screening portals can help optimize your practice.

A recent study found suicide attempts and suicide ideation were more common in children with genetic factors linked to suicide attempts.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced 3 key actions to strengthen health care for US children, including addressing the mental health crisis in youths.

With many adolescents on the way to school, it's important to ensure your practice is taking the opportunity to talk with them and give them the tools they need be successful.

As the first day of college looms for many students attending for the first time, pediatricians may be confronted with patients experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to stress and uncertainty.

Inaugural recipients will use funds to support infrastructure, student mental health, and programs for children with behavioral challenges.

Bullying can be all-encompassing for children and teenagers, thanks to technology, and it can have a very negative impact on all involved.

Investigators suggest confronting sleep difficulties among patients with suicidal ideation through cognitive behavioral intervention could reduce effects of affective reactivity to interpersonal events.

Symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD.

The American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the Supreme Court overturn of Roe v Wade.

A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.

The stress of enduring an infectious disease pandemic expresses itself in a variety of mental health conditions, but the likelihood of experiencing particular symptoms depends on who you are.

Postpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.

Contemporary Pediatrics weighed in with Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Aron, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, about how pediatricians can guide parents in discussing traumatic events like the May 24, 2022 Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas.