Pediatrics News

The prevalence of autism among 8-year-olds in the United States rose to approximately one in 36 children in 2020 amid a shift in the demographic makeup of children diagnosed with the condition, according to data published Thursday.

ED visits for suicide attempts and suicidal ideation increased among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

For the first time, a study found a link between the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on family finances and children’s mental health, researchers reported.

HHS has announced the availability of $25 million for the expansion of primary care — particularly mental health services — in schools.

Azstarys had a favorable safety profile, demonstrated efficacy and was well-tolerated compared to other methylphenidate products over 1 year of treatment, according to research presented in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.

HHS announced it has awarded $250,000 in emergency funding to Community Action Agency of Columbiana County to assist with behavioral and other health concerns for those affected by the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Children born to mothers, not fathers, with primary antibody immunodeficiencies had greater risks for certain psychiatric disorders and for suicidal behavior, according to data published in JAMA Psychiatry.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies found that 22% of children and adolescents exhibit disordered eating, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Youth suicide rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native and non-Hispanic Black youths, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Video game playing caused no harm in children’s cognitive abilities, according to the results of a small exploratory study published in the Journal of Media Psychology.