Research Findings

A network analysis of participants’ social media use and well-being reveals complex links with social capital but a minimal association with attentional control.

Greater perceptions of discrimination during adolescence are linked to more depressive and internalizing symptoms.

Also, male mice born to mothers with an immune response exhibited “autistic-like” behaviors, scientists report.

Adhering to a commonly prescribed medication for ADHD in children is associated with higher chances of being prescribed antidepressants in adolescence.

Knowing the client’s history can help foster genuine empathic responding, a key component to child-centered play therapy.

A new meta-analysis analyzes randomized control trials of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for adolescents.

A new study suggests digital media use among adolescents has a smaller negative effect on well-being than bullying or smoking marijuana.

Teen suicide risk is influenced by relationships with adults and teachers, perceived popularity, close friendships, and school connectedness.

A new study in rats found that those exposed to antidepressants in utero had an impaired ability to nurture their own children in later life.

Researchers experimenting on mice found that exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) in utero resulted in behaviors considered in animal studies to be analogous to autism in humans.

Teacher’s personal wellbeing plays a role in students’ mental health outcomes, suggests a new study.

Many individuals diagnosed with eating disorders describe and internal ‘voice,’ which may be linked to experiences of childhood trauma and dissociation.

The addition of fluoxetine to CBT did not further reduce depressive symptoms in young people with moderate-to-severe depression.

New study finds that Medicaid enrolled youth were 14 times more likely to be on an antidepressant in 2014 than in 1987.

A new study suggests the way that marginalized youth view the mental health treatment they have received plays a role in the continuation of their care once they reach adulthood.

Severe infections requiring hospitalizations increased the risk of hospital contacts due to mental disorders by 84% and the risk of psychotropic medication use by 42%.

Middle school students with critical consciousness of US politics and inequality exhibit more emotional distress and lower academic achievement.

Researchers evaluate the impact of a school-based prevention program on anxious and depressive symptoms.

New data shows that calls to US poison control centers have increased significantly for children taking stimulant ADHD drugs.

A new study has found that children and adolescents taking a high dose of antipsychotics are almost twice as likely to die of any cause than children on other types of medications.

New prevention strategies are needed based on our increasing understanding of the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Historical, current, and potential future complexities of cognitive assessment; a longstanding, controversial fixture in schools throughout the United States.

National data on rates of youth antidepressant prescription, suicide, and self-harm in Australia sparks public health debate about drug safety.

A new meta-analysis highlights a positive relationship between student emotional intelligence and academic achievement.

Study examines the effects on participants of being told they are at risk of developing psychosis.