Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Child Psychiatry Today

Clinician and parent thoughtfully reviewing notes in a consulting room

Development & Assessment

When Treatment Isn’t Working: Logjams and Next Moves

ChildPsy

10 Min Read

Parent discussing screen rules with a child near a window

Peer Pressure in the Digital Age

ChildPsy

11 Min Read

Clinician and parent thoughtfully reviewing notes in a consulting room

When Treatment Isn’t Working: Logjams and Next Moves

ChildPsy

10 Min Read

Teens supporting each other after online game

When Gaming Communities Save Lives

ChildPsy

9 Min Read

Child calmly arranging colorful blocks with sensory tools nearby

Autism in “Smart” Kids: Why Bright Children Are Often Missed

ChildPsy

7 Min Read

Featured Mental Health Guides

Source-checked explainers for parents, educators, and clinicians

Colorful healthy meal plate with fruits and vegetables prepared for children

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Nutrition and Children’s Mental Health: What Families Should Know

3 Min Read

Clinician reviewing clipboard notes while a parent and child sit nearby

Psychiatric Emergencies

What to Expect From Your Child’s Psychiatric Evaluation

18 Min Read

Peaceful child bedroom at night with a calm bedtime routine

When to Seek Professional Help for Bedwetting

9 Min Read

brown-and-white clocks

Internet Use and Social Media

Screen Time During School Holidays: Setting Limits Without Constant Battles

8 Min Read

Digital Life & Media

Screen time, social media, and adolescent wellbeing

Child studying with open books and closed laptop nearby

Internet Use and Social Media

Screen Time and Children’s Academic Success

7 Min Read

Parent reading a book while child draws nearby

Internet Use and Social Media

Why Parents Should Model Healthy Screen-Time Behavior

8 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

Desk showing laptop study, video call tablet, and game controller

Internet Use and Social Media

Different Types of Screen Time for Children

7 Min Read

Conditions & Symptoms

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

Anxious child sitting on bed edge

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

Anxiety Disorders in Children

ChildPsy

July 28, 2026

Teacher helping diverse students collaborate

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Creating an Inclusive Classroom

ChildPsy

July 28, 2026

Parent teaching child breathing skills outdoors

Preventing Anxiety Disorders in Children

ChildPsy

July 28, 2026

Clinician reviewing an ADHD care plan with a parent and child

DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder)

The Link Between DMDD and ADHD

ChildPsy

July 28, 2026

Latest Articles

Recently updated child and adolescent mental health content

Parent reviewing a child psychiatry guidebook while a child plays calmly nearby

Development & Assessment

Common Misconceptions Families Bring to Child Psychiatry

10 Min Read

Adult and child sitting thoughtfully on a park bench

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

What Makes a Child Different From an Adult in Mental Health Care

11 Min Read

Child drawing while a supportive adult sits nearby

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

The Child Behind the Symptom: A Practical Guide for Parents and Clinicians

4 Min Read

Clinician and parent reviewing notes in a calm consultation

Conditions & Symptoms Development & Assessment

How Clinicians Think About a Child Without Reducing Them to a Diagnosis

4 Min Read

Child communicating via tablet during calm assessment with parent and clinician

Development & Assessment

Selective Mutism: Assessment Without Forcing Speech

7 Min Read

The Art of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by Jonathan Williams and Peter Hill (Cambridge University Press)

Books Development & Assessment Research & Evidence

The Art of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2025)

1 Min Read

Child holding a blanket in quiet thought

Books Research & Evidence

Lewis’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (5th ed., 2017)

1 Min Read

Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults book

Books Research & Evidence

Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults (Webb et al.)

3 Min Read