Search Results for: behavioral health
COVID-19’s devastating toll: An increase in adolescent suicides and mental health crises
The past decade has seen worrisome increases in self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among adolescents. Two new studies from …Read More
Can intensive early behavioral therapy help children with Down syndrome?
“It’s like learning a new language. It’s a challenge, but a good challenge,” says Kristala of the new ways she …Read More
Keeping kids emotionally healthy during COVID-19
Children and teens have suffered immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changing school and family routines, isolation at home, illness or …Read More
The adolescent mental health crisis: Bolstering primary care capabilities
The mental health crisis among children and teens shows no sign of abating, and COVID-19 has clearly made matters worse. …Read More
COVID-19 takes its toll on kids’ mental health
As experts warn that increasing behavioral and mental health challenges could represent a “second wave” of the pandemic in kids …Read More
Caring for pediatric ADHD patients through telehealth
It comes as no surprise to the pediatric neurology community at Boston Children’s Hospital that many children with neurodevelopment disorders, …Read More
Rethinking a hospital’s role in community health
Boston Children’s Hospital is giving community organizations more tools and resources to build a healthier future for children and families. …Read More
Empowering pediatricians to provide mental health care
By late adolescence, up to 20 percent of children will have experienced impairing levels of anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD, the …Read More
Collaboration for Community Health helps families thrive
Justin’s mom grabs him a fast food dinner because the nearest supermarket is two bus rides away. Mia is afraid …Read More
Helping manage ‘sensitive issues’: How our psychosocial team helps kids with urologic concerns
In Boston Children’s Department of Urology, urologists, pediatricians, and nurses aren’t the only ones who care for kids and their …Read More