Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The Chief Medical Officer for the AFSP sat down with Psychiatric Times to talk about the new Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention.

TikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. But is it damaging their mental health?

A call to action both to support the youngest victims of war and to prevent future trauma.

LGBTQ+ youth may be particularly vulnerable during these unprecedented times.

A new study shines light on the issues of drug use and abuse in youth.

Sleep, depression, and bipolar disorder: what's the connection?

New research finds evidence that contradicts previous hypotheses.

Helicopter parenting in teens with ADHD: What are the types and how do they affect children?

Ann Childress, MD, shares insights into ADHD in very young children at the 2022 APSARD Conference.

Representative Jason Ortitay and Senator Steve Santarsiero have introduced legislation to help increase awareness of eating disorders in children.

Researchers highlight the need for early interventions.

Research also shows increased prevalence of social risks and unmet social needs.

Survey respondents cited lack of access to services and therapists as a significant barrier to children’s mental health care.

Here’s how to avoid false assumptions in cases of parental alienation to ensure better outcomes for children.

Although the holidays are considered to be joyful and festive, some pediatric patients and their families are experiencing difficult times.

Adverse effects of solitary confinement and other restrictive housing practices include higher risks of suicide among youth.

How can mental health experts help identify false allegations and alienation during divorce proceedings?

The pandemic has exposed many teens to trauma and tested their fragile resilience. What can you, as a clinician, do to help?

Chatbots have the potential to help millions. How can we use them to improve mental health in children?

Autism spectrum disorder often evades formal diagnosis until a child is 4 years or older, but these artificial intelligence and telehealth systems may be able to help facilitate diagnosis.

A well-being centered approach expands assessment and treatment for the child’s strengths and opportunities for positive experiences with the family.

Can mindfulness be an additional therapy to help treat ADHD in children?

Television, tablets, gaming, phones: how are they impacting child and adolescent mental health?

Three leading groups in child and adolescent mental health have declared a state of emergency for the nation’s youth.

What's new and noteworthy in children and adolescent psychiatry?

How does the experience of racism contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?

Research indicates sleep issues should be addressed as part of ADHD treatment.

The pandemic caused the shut down of schools and resulted in virtual learning for most of the world's children and adolescents. How did they fare?

A new research study, based on over 800,000 mothers and children, tests the hypothesis.

Statistical findings from longitudinal studies of mental health among 9/11 witnesses and first responders.