Biggest benefits seen for internalizing behavioral issues and prosocial behavior

Adolescents who experience moderately and highly insecure housing have reduced odds of excellent health

Highest rates seen among children of non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native individuals

Disparities observed for nearly all leading causes of injury and disease associated with recent increases in youth mortality rates

Stigma correlates with depression and differs based on level of severity and visibility

Prior concussion, brain injury symptoms/diagnosis linked to increase in odds of current depressive symptoms, anxiety

Prenatal opioid exposure not linked to a clinically meaningful increase in risk for neuropsychiatric disorders

Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects

68 percent of children younger than 6 years are exposed to lead-contaminated water, with racial inequity seen for exposure