Pediatrics
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Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks
Although an effect may be expected, the researchers were surprised by the limited data regarding physical health.
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Active shooter drills may be harming children, but doctors offer help
Data suggest that realistic active shooter drills in schools can increase depression, anxiety, and stress.
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‘Go Ask Alice’: A fake view of teen mental health
The false diary was published at a time when not as much research existed on teen mental health.
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Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Risk factors for nonsuicidal self-injury: A review of the evidence
Understanding the differences in risk for adolescents and adults can help inform treatment.
For Residents
The impact of COVID-19 on adolescents’ mental health
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of a wide range of individuals, its adverse effects have been particularly detrimental...
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High rate of mental health problems in transgender children
“Clinicians providing general health care to transgender children should keep this vulnerability in mind and proactively address any mental health...
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Clinical characteristics of recurrent RIME elucidated in chart review
Psychiatric complications such as anxiety and depression followed the onset of RIME in 33% of those with recurrent disease and 22% of those with...
From the Journals
Anxiety spreads from mother to daughter, father to son
The findings point to the possible role of environmental factors in the transmission of anxiety from parents to their children.
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Depression screens do not reduce suicidal acts in teens: Study
Adolescents in the screened and unscreened groups were just as likely to go to the ED for any reason, be admitted to the hospital for any reason,...
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Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...