Mental Health
From the Journals
Childhood smoking and depression contribute to young adult opioid use
Tobacco use and untreated mental health issues in children may increase future vulnerability to opioids.
From the Journals
Machine learning flags key risk factors for suicide attempts
“We identified functional impairment, such as doing activities less carefully ... as a new important risk,” said Angel Garcia de la Garza.
Opinion
COVID-19 and youth suicide: Do the numbers match the headlines?
Whether or not the pandemic is making things significantly worse, youth suicide remains an enormous public health imperative, with every one being...
From the Journals
Black women show heightened risk for depression after early pregnancy loss
Major depression 30 days after treatment for early pregnancy loss was twice as likely for Black women versus non-Black women.
From the Journals
Heavy drinking by teens may affect white-matter integrity
The results provide clinicians with yet another reason to ask adolescents about their alcohol use, said investigator Dr. Adolf Pfefferbaum.
From the Journals
AAP issues new guidelines for diagnosing, managing eating disorders
Eating disorders occur across the spectrum of races, ethnicities, sexes, and socioeconomic statuses.
Feature
New resilience center targets traumatized health care workers
“It’s been grueling but we learned how to care of ourselves so we can take care of our patients,” said Joe Ciavarro, a PA at Mount Sinai.
Conference Coverage
Intense intervention may boost addiction program retention
The Youth Opioid Recovery Support program includes home delivery of the prescribed medication, family engagement, assertive outreach, and...
Conference Coverage
Shared medical appointments may bridge the opioid treatment gap
“By providing education and a forum for sharing, SMAs can lead to changes in behavior,” Dr. Serra Akyar said.
Conference Coverage
LGBTQ+ youth issues include fertility counseling and foster care
Two studies in the previous year highlight key areas with clinical implications for pediatricians when caring for LGBTQ+ patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
Child abuse visits to EDs declined in 2020, but not admissions
Proportion of visits related to child abuse and neglect that resulted in hospitalizations increased from 2019 to 2020.