UK Study Finds Regional Variation in Prescription, Referral Patterns for ADHD
The percentage of patients with an ADHD prescription between their 16th and 19th birthdays decreased by 19% in all patients.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Depression, Anxiety, and Irritability Mediate Suicidality in Children with ADHD
After controlling for depression, irritability, and anxiety, the investigators found no direct effect of ADHD symptoms on suicidality.
Risk for Suicide Increased in Children, Teens Who Self-Harm
Children and adolescents who self-harm have an increased risk for suicide.
Video Game Therapy Looks Promising in Pediatric ADHD Trial
Akili Interactive announced topline data from an open-label study (STARS-ADHD Adjunctive) of AKL-T01 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with or without use of stimulants.
Childhood Maltreatment May Influence Social Interactions Through Cortical Alterations
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides some context for the increased susceptibility to interpersonal dysfunction and psychiatric disorders observed in adults with exposure to childhood maltreatment.
Quarter of Children With Autism Not Formally Diagnosed
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains underdiagnosed in black and Hispanic children.
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms in Children
In boys but not girls, reduced sleep duration at age 8 and 10 years predicted the development of behavioral disorder symptoms 2 years later.
Resting State Connectivity Patterns May Predict Depression, ADHD in Children
The study provides strong evidence for the utility of resting-state fMRI measures in predicting the development of attentional or mood disorders in children.
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Induce Structural Brain Changes and Increase Behavioral Problems
Prenatal exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm is associated with a decrease in corpus callosum volume in children.
Teens Who Misuse Opioids Likely to Engage in Other Risky Behaviors
Adolescents who report misusing prescription opioids are more likely to have engaged in a range of other risky behaviors.
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