Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder higher in boys, with differences in prevalence seen according to family economic status
Easy access to over-the-counter medications may play a role in their use for suspected suicides
Unmet social needs include family-level food insecurity, financial worry about housing costs and other monthly bills, and transportation challenges
Mental health hospitalizations for suicide attempt or self-injury increased 41.7 percent by fall 2020, with a 49 percent increase seen among girls
Children eating fewer fruits and vegetables likely to have more severe symptoms of inattention
Average length of boarding increased more than twofold; about half of patients experienced extended boarding of two or more days
Stress surrounding the pandemic declined in U.S. children after vaccinations were rolled out for adults
Screening for MDD recommended for teens aged 12 to 18 years; anxiety screening recommended for those aged 8 to 18 years
Most significant increase was seen for children aged 10 to 12 years, but all groups older than 9 years had increases
From 2019 to 2020, increases seen in behavior or conduct problems and decreases seen in preventive medical visits