Pediatrics
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Online mental health treatment: Is this the answer we’ve been waiting for?
For some families, it is likely to provide new access to services not easily obtainable locally, while for others it could end up being a costly...
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Data supporting cannabis for childhood epilepsy remain scarce
“Children with epilepsy are at risk of being used as the ‘Trojan horse’ for the cannabis industry.”
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Pandemic-related school closures tied to mental health inequities
Virtual schooling was associated with worse mental health outcomes – especially for older students and youth from Black, Hispanic, or lower-income...
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COVID-19 linked to rise in suicide-related ED visits among youth
Increasing ED-based interventions and staff trained in addressing emergency mental health needs might help to meet the needs of these patients,...
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Atopic dermatitis doubles risk of mental health issues in children
In this study, unlike some previous studies, children were evaluated longitudinally, rather than in a single point in time.
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
Conference Coverage
Neuropsychiatry affects pediatric OCD treatment
The new model of treating OCD revolves around inhibitory learning theory, which focuses on the variability of distress and aims to increase...
Feature
Pandemic unveils growing suicide crisis for communities of color
“COVID created more transparency regarding what we already knew was happening,” said Sonyia Richardson, a suicide researcher.
Feature
Healing Haiti: The emotional trauma of repeat crises
"When I say resilient, I mean they will survive," said Betty Jean, a trauma consultant. "But we are talking about a traumatized people."
Opinion
Is this a psychiatric emergency? How to screen, assess, and triage safety concerns from the primary care office
Given the significant recent surge in children presenting to the emergency department for psychiatric needs and that environment having its own...
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Global youth depression and anxiety doubled during pandemic
Meta-analysis indicates that more mental health resources must be allocated to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19.