Children & Adolescents

A Test of Ketamine in Adolescents With Resistant Depression
A small study of intravenous ketamine treatment for adolescents with treatment-resistant depression indicates that the drug may be an effective treatment for at least some teens, according to a new… Read More
Parent-Child Therapy Reduced Depression Symptoms
Young children who have been diagnosed with depression can benefit from an interactive form of therapy involving a parent, according to a clinical trial reported June 20th in the American Journal of… Read More
Benefits of Bringing Therapy to the Pediatrician’s Office
A brief intervention delivered at the pediatrician’s office can significantly help children and teenagers with anxiety and depression, new research suggests. Children who received this treatment… Read More
Suicidal Behavior in Young People with Bipolar Disorder
A new study of adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder has found structural and functional differences in the brains of those with the disorder who have attempted suicide and those who… Read More
Sleep Disturbances Linked to Symptom Severity Among Those At High Risk for Psychotic Disorders
Insomnia is a common complaint among people who go on to develop schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, as well among people who are considered at high risk for these disorders but never develop… Read More