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Psychiatry
Separating traumatic stress from other mental health issues
October 02, 2020
Traumatic stress can be difficult to diagnose. A presentation at the 2020 virtual American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers insight on how to effectively find the diagnosis.
Suicide ideation and suicide attempts are common in teens with mental health problems
June 09, 2020
Suicide has been on the rise in the pediatric population. Now a new report looks at the prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts in teenagers and young adults with mental health problems.
Which kids get timely follow-up care after mental illness hospitalizations?
June 04, 2020
Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness is a measure of quality care, but how many children and teenagers are getting timely follow-up? A new report investigates.
Does bullying of LGBTQ teenagers increase risk of suicide?
May 29, 2020
Bullying and suicide in the pediatric population have shown disturbing upward trends in recent years. A new investigation examines the link between the two among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) children and teenagers.
ED visits increasing for kids with mental health disorders
May 18, 2020
Children with mental health disorders are visiting emergency departments (EDs) at increasing rates. A new study looks at whether the EDs can provide optimal care.
Increased mental health visits help stem suicide
May 07, 2020
Suicide in children and adolescents is a serious public health problem. Researchers looked at one way to help reverse current trends.
Recognizing the signs of depression in kids and teens
December 26, 2019
As the rate of suicide climbs, the ability to access shows like 13 Reasons Why without parental supervision grows, and social media pushes an impossible quest for perfection, it has become more important than ever for parents, caregivers, and educators to have a good understanding of what depression is and what the signs are.
Riddle me this: The making of a bully
June 14, 2019
This month’s Riddle Me This! online quiz explores the study evidence to reveal some unexpected traits, risk factors, and trajectories for these children. Are there common functional skills traits in younger bullies? What does the literature say about the familial linkage of bullying-is it learned at home?
How to identify and treat bullying
June 13, 2019
Bullying is a preventable health problem that has lasting impacts. Pediatricians need to screen patients for risk factors, empower families with coping skills, and advocate for antibullying resources in their communities.
When obsessive-compulsive symptoms are a red flag
February 05, 2019
Teenagers who display certain obsessive-compulsive symptoms, even without a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), may be at higher risk for other serious psychiatric problems.