Psychiatry

Untangling comorbidities in gender diverse children and adolescents

February 28, 2022

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

Looking for the connections between sleep, depression, and bipolar disorder in kids and teens

February 25, 2022

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

Youth suicide prevention addressed in virtual panel

February 24, 2022

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

ADHD highlights from the 2022 ASPARD meeting

February 22, 2022

Catch up on all the latest in ADHD from the The American Professional Society of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and Related Disorders (APSARD) virtual 2022 Annual Meeting.

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.