Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Child Psychiatry Today

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Development & Assessment

When Treatment Isn’t Working: Logjams and Next Moves

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Creating a Positive Chore System at Home

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Outdoor Play and Reducing Children’s Screen Time

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ADHD and Coexisting Medical Conditions

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Age-Appropriate Chores for Child Development

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Development & Assessment

Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children

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Guns and Firearms

Are Behavioural Disorders Linked To Exposure To

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Why Are Teens So Sad? Understanding Teen Depression

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Digital Life & Media

Screen time, social media, and adolescent wellbeing

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Internet Use and Social Media

Children’s Screen Time and Sleep Patterns

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Books Development & Assessment Digital Life & Media Family, School & Social Context

Understanding Child, Adolescent, and Family Development

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Internet Use and Social Media

Balancing Screen Time and Family Time

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Internet Use and Social Media

Problematic Screen Use in Children: Signs to Watch

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Conditions & Symptoms

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

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Attachment Disorders

Attachment-Based Therapy for Children and Teens

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Understanding Autism: Key Features and Impacts

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Conditions & Symptoms ADHD

A Comprehensive Guide to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Understanding Depression in Teens

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Development & Assessment

Common Misconceptions Families Bring to Child Psychiatry

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

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

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Selective Mutism: Assessment Without Forcing Speech

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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)

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Books Research & Evidence

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

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