Mental Health

More than one in 10 children worldwide reported experiencing sexual violence, according to a large meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Toddlers diagnosed with autism by age 3 years were around 3 to 4 times more likely to screen positive at age 18 or 24 months on a parental questionnaire designed to identify a risk for autism, according to a recent study.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of dozens of studies showed a link between exposure to high levels of fluoride and lower IQ scores in children, according to findings published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

AI has shown promise for remote patient monitoring and alerting providers in ICUs, but still has limitations as a clinical tool in pediatrics.

Results of a decadeslong study recently published in BMJ found that suicide risk increased on New Year’s Day in most countries, while the risk varied by country on Christmas.

Experts published a swath of new research this year about the youth mental health crisis in the United States, which U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, has called an emergency.

Children and teens are using technology earlier and more often than they ever have, and research from 2024 documented the consequences of heavy screen use among youth.

Children and young adults who underwent surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids had a higher risk for stress-related disorders later in life vs. those who did not undergo either procedure, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers made strides this year in the diagnosis and treatment of autism. They also learned more about potential factors that might increase the risk for autism.