Pediatric Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a specialized field addressing the mental health challenges of younger populations. From developmental disorders like ADHD to mood disturbances and the effects of trauma, young individuals face unique challenges. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides detailed insights into these conditions, their diagnosis, treatment, and long-term implications. Our expert editors ensure that the content is both comprehensive and relevant, helping psychiatrists navigate the complexities of mental health care in younger age groups and ensuring that our youth receive the specialized attention they deserve.
Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders Among Children and Adolescents in Child Welfare Custody Admitted to the Hospital: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis
Children and adolescents in the child welfare system are associated with a higher risk of mental health problems. Factors that can prevent psychiatric comorbidities in the child welfare population should be identified and addressed.
Decoding Brain Wiring May Help Predict Future Mental Health
How genetically inherited brain connectivity patterns in children can predict their future mental health development.
Facebook, Instagram Sued by 33 States Over Harm to Youth Mental Health
Dozens of states filed a lawsuit against Meta, asserting that their social media apps damage the mental health of teens and children.
Recent JCP Articles
Adult Outcomes of Children With Reactive Attachment Disorder in a Non-Institutionalized Sample
Adults who had reactive attachment disorder as children had high rates of psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, suicide attempts, and psychiatric hospitalizations.
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Symptoms Are Associated With Functional Impairment in Children and Adolescents With Psychosis Risk Syndrome: The CAPRIS Study
Among youth at clinical high risk for psychosis, obsessive-compulsive symptoms had a high prevalence (50%) and were associated with a more severe clinical and functional profile.
Risk-Sensitive Decision-Making and Self-Harm in Youth Bipolar Disorder
Greater risk-taking has been associated with suicide attempts in youth with major depression. This study examined whether the association between self-harm and risk-sensitive decision-making is true for bipolar disorder as well.
Recent PCC Articles
Bullying Victimization Among Children With Mental, Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioral Problems: A US Population-Based Study
This study assessed the prevalence and odds of bullying victimization among US children with 1 or more mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems.
Gender Dysphoria in Pediatric and Transitional-Aged Youth Hospitalized for Suicidal Behaviors: A Cross-National Inpatient Study
A high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities exists in individuals with gender dysphoria and hospitalized for suicidal behavior. This study evaluated the demographic factors and comorbidities that predict gender dysphoria in these individuals.
Association Between Different Attachment Styles and Trends of Engagement in Violent Video Games: A Study Among Lebanese Male Adolescents
This study evaluated the association of different attachment styles with violent video game use among Lebanese male adolescents.
Front of Mind News
Gun Violence Survivors Focus Group Reveals Immeasurable Trauma and Deep Psychological Scars
A new report by Everytown on gun violence explores the lasting trauma experienced by survivors and its far-reaching consequences.
Smiley Emojis Sometimes Mask Sad Feelings, Study Finds
A recent study from Japan found that using smiley emojis may not always communicate happiness. According to the study, adding a yellow smiley face within a text may sometimes...
A Reason for Hope in Rett Syndrome: New Medications, Novel Gene Therapies
Some emerging therapies and treatment options hold promise in Rett Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects girls.
ADHD Risk Influenced by Gut Microbiome
Leaky gut syndrome, caused by specific fungus within the overall gut microbiome, could play a role in the inflammation associated with ADHD.
Digital Pacifiers for Cranky Kids Only Make Matters Worse in the Long Run
The frequent use of digital devices to soothe young children Is likely to backfire, a new study suggests.