Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

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Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic

Physical activity and less screen time are associated with better mental health outcomes for children during the pandemic.

Pandemic Anxiety Among Adolescents Associated With Depression, Poor Health

By

Emily Pond

A team of investigators assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of adolescents.

More Than One-Third of Children Sleep Less Than Recommended

Overall, 34.9 percent of children aged 4 months to 17 years sleep less than recommended for their age.

Severe Eczema Tied to Depression, Internalizing Behaviors in Children

Severe atopic dermatitis is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood.

Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder Up With Preterm, Early-Term Birth

Preterm and early-term births are associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among boys and girls.

~9 Percent of Teens Have Heard of Heated Tobacco Products

About 9 percent of high school students in California have heard of heated tobacco products (HTPs), and 0.67 percent have ever tried HTPs.

Trajectories of Pain Symptoms From Early Childhood to Adolescence Impacted by Certain Distinct Life Experiences

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

One of the objectives of this study was to examine how early childhood factors at the individual-, parental-, and family-level predict pain trajectories.

Cyclic Alternating Patterns in Pediatric ADHD With Sleep Disorders

By

Rita Aghjayan

Study researchers assessed sleep microstructure in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Screen Time Tied to Cognition, Behavior in Children Born Preterm

More than two hours of daily screen time may contribute to adverse outcomes in children aged 6 to 7 years who were extremely preterm at birth

Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care

Noncitizen children face higher health harms compared with their siblings who have U.S. citizen status.