Mental Health
From the Journals
Corporal punishment bans may reduce youth violence
Countries with total bans on corporal punishment cut fighting in male youth by more than one-third.
Commentary
Early childhood developmental screening differs in the U.S., Scandinavia
Both the United States and Scandinavia could do a better job.
From the Journals
SSRIs linked to reduced height in risperidone-treated boys
The effect was strongest in boys in Tanner stages 3 and 4.
From the Journals
Teens who vape are likely to add cigarette smoking
Vaping by teens often leads to adding cigarettes and possibly alcohol and marijuana use.
Latest News
Eat, toke or vape: Teens not too picky when it comes to pot’s potpourri
“We are concerned about the developing teen brain, the potential effects on cognitive development, mood and exposure to cannabinoids and chemicals...
Conference Coverage
Mental health visits, boarding continue to climb
ED length of stay for patients requiring inpatient care are also increasing.
From the Journals
Behavioral checklist IDs children at risk of depressive, anxiety disorders
The highest risk was among children with a parental history of mood disorder and baseline CBCL anxiety/depression subsyndromal elevations.
Latest News
House, Senate agree on broad opioid legislation
Huge bill to address the opioid epidemic contains many provisions that will affect physicians.
Behavioral Consult
How to manage school failure
If a child experiences school failure in many areas, it is time for an assessment.
Child Psychiatry Consult
ADHD in the long term