Pediatric
12 articles
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: What the Data Shows and Why It Accelerated
Rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm among adolescents rose sharply over the past decade, prompting a formal public health advisory. Here is what the data actually shows about the scope and drivers.
Jun 2, 2026
Screen Time and Adolescent Mental Health: What the Research Actually Says
Screen time is frequently cited as a primary driver of the youth mental health crisis, but the research evidence is more nuanced and contested than headlines often suggest. Here is a closer look.
Jun 1, 2026
School-Based Mental Health Services: Closing the Access Gap for Kids
With child psychiatry capacity critically short nationwide, schools have increasingly become a front-line access point for youth mental health care. Here is how these programs actually work.
May 31, 2026
Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers: A Guide for Parents
Adolescent depression and anxiety often present differently than adults expect, making it easy for parents to miss or misattribute warning signs. Here is what clinical guidance actually recommends watching for.
May 30, 2026
The Youth Therapist Shortage: Why Getting a Child an Appointment Takes Months
Families seeking mental health care for a child frequently encounter waitlists stretching months, even for urgent concerns. Here is what is actually driving the shortage and what is being tried to address it.
May 29, 2026
The RSV Vaccine Breakthrough: Protecting the Most Vulnerable After Decades of Failed Attempts
RSV vaccines finally reached approval after decades of failed development attempts. Why this breakthrough matters for infants and older adults.
Mar 3, 2026
Newborn Screening: How Early Detection Programs Catch Rare Diseases Before Symptoms Appear
Newborn screening programs test for dozens of rare conditions before symptoms develop, enabling early treatment. How this quiet public health success works.
Feb 24, 2026
Teen Vaping and Nicotine Addiction: Understanding a New Generation Risk
Vaping introduced nicotine addiction to a new generation of teenagers at unprecedented rates. The evidence on health effects and cessation approaches.
Feb 19, 2026
Childhood Obesity Prevention: What Actually Works Beyond Individual Willpower
Childhood obesity rates remain high despite decades of awareness. The evidence-based, systems-level approaches that show genuine promise for prevention.
Feb 18, 2026
The Pediatric Vaccine Schedule: The Science Behind Timing and Safety
The childhood vaccine schedule is carefully designed based on immunology and disease risk timing. Understanding the science behind why vaccines are scheduled as they are.
Feb 16, 2026
Screen Time and Child Development: What the Research Actually Shows
Screen time guidance for children has evolved as research matures. Separating genuine developmental concerns from overstated fears about digital devices.
Feb 14, 2026
Food Allergy Prevention: How Early Introduction Reversed Decades of Guidance
Guidance on introducing allergenic foods to infants has completely reversed based on landmark research. Understanding the current evidence-based approach.
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