Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

We must prioritize youth mental health for a flourishing and resilient American future.

Reflections from a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parental alienation is devastating and toxic for the child.

What US state has the best mental health care?

Is the mental health of young athletes in danger?

TikTok: How is it harming child and adolescent mental health?

Can a game improve children and adolescents knowledge of the opioid crisis?

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.

From April 2020 to June 2021, more than 140,000 kids lost a guardian. Children and adolescents are in a mental health crisis. What can you do to help?

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