NewsThe Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parental Mental Health: Implications for Pediatric PracticeAuthor:Misty C. Richards, MD, MSPublish date: September 11, 2024Addressing parental mental health can be a crucial step in safeguarding the mental health of children.Read More
NewsPaid Parental Leave: Impact on Maternal Mental Health and Child WellbeingAuthor:Misty C. Richards, MD, MSPublish date: March 19, 2024As physicians, it is crucial that we advocate for expanded access to paid parental leave.Read More
NewsRemodeling broken systemsAuthor:Misty C. Richards, MD, MSPublish date: September 13, 2023Meaningful improvement in children’s mental health will require remodeling broken systems to ensure that children are supported early, effectively,...Read More
OpinionTeen girls are in crisis: A call to action resulting from 2021 CDC dataAuthor:Misty C. Richards, MD, MSPublish date: April 14, 2023Rates of sadness, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and mental health crisis ED visits among girls are the highest reported in a decade.Read More
