Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Child Psychiatry Today

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Development & Assessment

Selective Mutism: Assessment Without Forcing Speech

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DMDD in the Classroom: Supporting Affected Students

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Teen Mental Health and Substance Use: How They Connect

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Neurotransmitters Made Simple for Parents

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Trauma and the Developing Brain

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Featured Mental Health Guides

Source-checked explainers for parents, educators, and clinicians

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How Parents Can Mitigate Peer Pressure in Adolescence

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Development & Assessment Research & Evidence

The Child Assessment Before Diagnosis

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Family, School & Social Context Bullying Parenting Styles

How Parents and Caregivers Can Address Bullying

11 Min Read

Warm family dinner conversation in a supportive home setting

Family Alcohol Use Family, School & Social Context

How Parental Substance Abuse Affects Child Development

10 Min Read

Digital Life & Media

Screen time, social media, and adolescent wellbeing

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Internet Use and Social Media

Crafting a Family Screen Time Policy That Works

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Teacher helping diverse students collaborate at a round table

Internet Use and Social Media Family, School & Social Context

Theoretical Foundations of Social Media Use in Youth

7 Min Read

Parent discussing screen rules with a child near a window

Internet Use and Social Media

Screen Time and Long-Term Effects on Children’s Health

13 Min Read

Parent discussing screen rules with child at home

Internet Use and Social Media

The Effects of Screen Time on Young Minds

10 Min Read

Conditions & Symptoms

Clear guides to signs, assessment, and when to seek care

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Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Early Warning Signs of Child Mental Health Problems

July 29, 2026

Children with OCD and Co-occurring Conditions

Children With OCD and Co-Occurring Conditions

July 29, 2026

Child playing a soft xylophone with a music therapist

Aggression Conditions & Symptoms

Helping Your Child Express Emotions Positively

July 28, 2026

Child playing a soft xylophone with a music therapist

Personality Disorders

Narcissistic Traits in Children: Nature, Nurture, and Development

July 28, 2026

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How Creative Arts Therapies Can Support Children

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