The future of our country depends on the mental health and strength of our young people. However, many children have mental health problems that interfere with normal development and functioning. In the U.S. today, one in ten children suffer from a mental disorder severe enough to cause some level of impairment.
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Pediatricians Gain 'Safety Net' Through Psychiatric Consults Pediatricians will feel comfortable prescribing and following patients if they can consult with a psychiatrist who serves as a safety net for them.
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Pediatric Depression, Anxiety Symptoms Often Overlooked Depression and anxiety in children and teens frequently present with a different appearance than that of the adult conditions.
(More from Psychiatric News 07/04/08)
Nationwide Report Estimates One in Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression in the Past Year
About 2.1 million teens aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, according to a new nationwide report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For almost half of the teens, depression drastically reduced their abilities to deal with aspects of their daily lives, the report said.
(More from SAMHSA 5/13/08)
Nationwide Report Estimates One in Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression in the Past Year
About 2.1 million teens aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, according to a new nationwide report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For almost half of the teens, depression drastically reduced their abilities to deal with aspects of their daily lives, the report said.
(More from SAMHSA 5/13/08)
Aggression Comes in Four Types, Psychoanalyst Explains What do temper tantrums, teasing, rage, hate, and revenge have in common? All may stem from emotional pain inflicted by parents or others, a child psychiatrist-psychoanalyst argue.
(More from Psychiatric News 04/04/08)
Nearly Two-Thirds of Children Experience Nighttime Fears Nighttime fears in children and adolescents may signal the presence of anxiety disorders, but it will take a longitudinal study to determine whether these fears are an early risk signal for the development of such disorders.
(More from Psychiatric News 12/07/07)
Boys who bully or are victims of bullies may have a higher risk of mental health disorders as young men, a study published Monday suggests.
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