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Psychiatry
The weaponization of false allegations of abuse
July 26, 2022
How can one parent weaponize allegations of abuse and how can it damage a child’s mental health?
Quick look: The newest drugs for ADHD
July 18, 2022
Nonstimulant drugs and even nonmedication options are available for use.
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.