Top research for psychiatrists treating children, adolescents

Data from the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated approximately 13% of children aged 8 to 15 years had a diagnosable mental health disorder in the past year.

The most common disorders among this age group included ADHD (8.5%), mood disorders (3.7%), and major depressive disorder (2.7%).

Further, study findings have indicated that half of all lifetime mental illness begin by age 14 years, according to the NIMH.

Healio.com/Psychiatry gathered five important articles regarding pediatric and adolescent mental health for psychiatrists and clinicians who treat pediatric mental health disorders.

Internet addiction linked to depression, anxiety, ADHD in college students

College students who screened positively for internet addiction had higher levels of functional impairment, depression and anxiety, attentional problems and ADHD symptoms, according to data presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress. Read more

AAP provides guidance on treating acute pediatric mental health, behavioral problems

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee recently released a two-part clinical report to address knowledge gaps regarding pediatric mental health emergencies. Read more

Web-assisted parenting intervention improves child, parent behaviors

An Internet-assisted parent training program significantly improved disruptive behavior in children aged 4 years in addition to self-reported parenting skills. Read more

Childhood bullying predicts depression, anxiety, PTSD in young adulthood

College students who experienced childhood bullying and victimization were more likely to report symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD, according to recent findings. Read more

Mental Health Matters program successful in middle schools

Mental Health Matters, a mental health curriculum integrated with English and language arts taught by trained community member volunteers, increased mental health knowledge and lowered stigma among middle school students. Read more