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Psychiatry
Does chronic adolescent THC exposure represent a public mental health crisis?
October 04, 2021
Chronic adolescent exposure to THC and cannabis could lead to adverse mental health outcomes and impacted brain functioning.
How the pandemic impacted admissions for eating disorders
September 27, 2021
Mental health often plays a role in eating disorders. As a result of the pandemic, has there been an increase in eating disorders in teenagers that required medical care?
AAP: Healthy relationships can help offset toxic stress
September 23, 2021
Toxic stress can have lifelong negative effects. A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) examines how healthy relationships may serve as a buffer.
Assessing COVID-19’s impact: Adolescent psychosocial functioning and suicidal ideation in outpatient pediatric practice
August 12, 2021
The long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health may not be known for years, but right now it's vital to assess mental health in teenagers to help them get the help they may require.
Small but meaningful link between teen oral contraceptives and future depression
August 02, 2021
Adolescent oral contraceptive use is associated with a small yet meaningful increased risk of experiencing an episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) in early adulthood, especially among women with no history of MDD in adolescence.
Examining the neurological and psychiatric complications of COVID-19
July 22, 2021
A study looks into the neurological and psychiatric aspects of COVID-19 infections.
Emotion dysregulation in childhood may increase risk of anorexia nervosa as a teen
July 15, 2021
Eating disorders have been associated with an inability to control one’s emotions. An investigation examines whether dysregulation in childhood may increase the risk of a future anorexia nervosa diagnosis when a child reaches adolescence.
How prevalent are psychiatric disorders in youth in detention?
July 13, 2021
A study examines the prevalence and long-term impact of psychiatric disorders in children and teenagers who are part of the juvenile justice system.
Addressing mental health concerns in type 1 diabetes patients in a pandemic
June 25, 2021
Although the mental toll of the pandemic has been high for everyone, it’s been especially difficult for children with chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association addressed how one program tackled these concerns.
Looking at mental health disparities in gender diverse and transgender teens
June 24, 2021
Being a gender diverse and transgender adolescent can mean an increased risk of mental health concerns. When those concerns lead to treatment programs, are they more likely to have worse outcomes than their cisgender peers?