Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

Teenagers are a very social group and the pandemic has severely restricted the ability to socialize. A new poll examines the impact of this restriction.

An investigation examines whether a key report on global health trends is hugely underestimating eating disorder cases.

Prescription opioid misuse has been linked to suicidality. A study examines whether the timing of the misuse, either past or current, has an impact.

A 17-year-old boy with a history of anxiety was transported from a juvenile detention center for altered mental status, including hallucinations and agitation. What's the diagnosis?

Barry S. Zuckerman, MD, founder of Reach Out and Read, hopes to personalize the patient-doctor relationship with a new app called Small Moments.

Natural disasters can cause extreme stress. An investigation examines the trajectories of posttraumatic stress following such disasters.

Both the protests in the summer of 2020 for racial justice and the news that non-White Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 have highlighted the urgent need to address racism everywhere, including in pediatric practice.

The loneliness and isolation of the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the mental health of many. A report examines whether this translated into more suicidal ideation and behavior.

An investigation provides insight on whether cognitive behavioral therapy for treating a mother’s postpartum depression (PPD) can also reduce the risk of emotion regulatory and psychiatric problems in her child.

An investigation examines how cannabis use disorder affects teenagers and young adults with mood disorders.

A report looks into how insulin levels and body mass index may have ties to mental health concerns.

A poll of parents examines whether utilizing peer support could be an effective way to help teenagers discuss mental health issues.

A recent investigation examines if people with autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk of both death by suicide and suicide attempts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe negative toll on the mental health of many children. Here are some tips to help children achieve better psychological well-being.

A report examines whether the age a child is exposed to dysfunctional behavior in their homes was linked to future adverse outcomes.

An investigation provides much needed data on mental health issues in patients with congenital heart disease.

It’s been a difficult year, which makes understanding and providing appropriate care for mental health issues more important than ever.

Pop culture can provide an avenue to discuss mental health. A report examines how often mental health is discussed in one of the most popular musical genres, rap.

The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be fraught. Could support during this period help lessen later mental health issues?

As the obesity epidemic has intensified, the number of public health campaigns have also increased. A report looks at the potential unintended consequences of these campaigns.

A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition reminded practitioners of the 3 guiding principles of psychopharmacology.

Bullying is a far too common problem in childhood. A meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of anti-bullying interventions.

Suicide is on the rise among children and teenagers. Access to mental health care isn’t always as accessible in rural areas as it is in urban centers. Are pediatric patients in these regions lacking much-needed suicide prevention services?

The impact of COVID-19 on mental health is hard to measure. A report offers a look at how quarantine impacted the mental health of university students.

A new report looks into how environmental exposures can negatively impact an adolescent’s perceived stress.

When treating patients with anorexia nervosa and malnourishment, the current standard of care involves starting with low calories and then advancing with caution. A new investigation examines whether a higher calorie refeeding protocol could be more beneficial to patients with no increase in adverse events.

Eating may become disordered for some pediatric patients. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition gives guidance on how to identify and manage eating disorders in pediatrics.

For children experiencing suicidality, a quick and accurate assessment can mean a world of difference. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers a look at a tool that can help clinicians.

Puberty can be scary for any teenager, but for the transgender teenager it can be an absolute minefield. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition sheds light on how to provide appropriate, necessary care to this population.

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.