Mental Health
Conference Coverage
The family firearm often used in youth suicide
About 8% of suicide attempts result in death, but when an attempt involves a firearm the percentage jumps astronomically to 90%.
Latest News
Eating disorders in children is a global public health emergency
Eating disorders are among the most life-threatening mental disorders.
From the Journals
Study says casual pot use harmful to teens
“The more you use it, the more it negatively affects your thinking. That’s increasing the likelihood of depression and more suicidal thoughts.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to curb misuse of ADHD meds
The boxed warning will also advise heath care professionals to monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of misuse, abuse, and addiction.
Behavioral Consult
Mental health promotion
Just as children are developing physical health, they are similarly establishing the foundations for their mental health.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Integrating mental health and primary care: From dipping a toe to taking a plunge
New models of integrated or collaborative care between primary care and mental health clinicians have been attempted and tested.
From the Journals
Most children with ADHD are not receiving treatment
Girls (vs. boys) and children from families with higher incomes and higher education levels were among those less likely to get treatment.
Conference Coverage
Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Conference Coverage
Survey reveals room for improvement in teen substance use screening
Lack of treatment and referral options impedes routine substance use screening in primary care settings.
From the Journals
Four profiles help identify kids at risk for suicide
Traditionally, single diagnoses have been linked with risk of self-harm, independent of other comorbidities, but this study gauges risk for a set...
Conference Coverage
New hope for adult children with ‘failure to launch’ syndrome
The novel program focuses on reducing parents’ family accommodation, a descriptor for a child’s excessive dependence on their parents to help them...