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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

A group of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including fish and nuts
News
02/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in...
02/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Psychiatry Family
News
12/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational...
12/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
Family-Based Primary Care Treatment Shows Stronger Weight Loss Outcomes
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06/14/2023
Evi Arthur
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for...
06/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/23/2023
Evi Arthur
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation...
02/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion...
01/25/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have...
01/19/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
09/13/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional...
09/13/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
06/28/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
An adolescent anxiety disorder treatment program that combines group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with high degrees of exposure practice, including family and school involvement, is showing superior results compared to other studied...
An adolescent anxiety disorder treatment program that combines group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with high degrees of exposure practice, including family and school involvement, is showing superior results compared to other studied...
An adolescent anxiety disorder...
06/28/2022
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A group of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including fish and nuts
News
02/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in...
02/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Psychiatry Family
News
12/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational...
12/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
Family-Based Primary Care Treatment Shows Stronger Weight Loss Outcomes
News
06/14/2023
Evi Arthur
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for...
06/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/23/2023
Evi Arthur
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation...
02/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion...
01/25/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have...
01/19/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
09/13/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional...
09/13/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
06/28/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
An adolescent anxiety disorder treatment program that combines group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with high degrees of exposure practice, including family and school involvement, is showing superior results compared to other studied...
An adolescent anxiety disorder treatment program that combines group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with high degrees of exposure practice, including family and school involvement, is showing superior results compared to other studied...
An adolescent anxiety disorder...
06/28/2022
Psych Congress Network
a woman holds a baby on her lap
Research Summary
11/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A self-led digital intervention...
11/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
intranasal spray bottles
Research Summary
11/02/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of...
11/02/2026
Psych Congress Network
A clinician fills out a form on a clipboard
News
10/26/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Investigational RAP-219 met the...
10/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
3D illustration of a brain in blue and white against a black background
Research Summary
10/21/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
Home transcranial direct current...
10/21/2026
Psych Congress Network
a woman pours a pill from a pill bottle into her hand
Research Summary
10/15/2026
Maria Mantas
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
An individual participant data...
10/15/2026
Psych Congress Network
Head in profile with brain visible and target over brain
Research Summary
10/08/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
A connectivity-guided approach...
10/08/2026
Psych Congress Network
an illustration of a man sitting on the ground holding his head with his profile and brain in the background
Research Summary
10/06/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Young people beginning antipsychotic treatment after first-episode psychosis had low medication adherence, according to a retrospective US cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Young people beginning antipsychotic treatment after first-episode psychosis had low medication adherence, according to a retrospective US cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Young people beginning...
10/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
A selection of ultraprocessed foods, including donuts, hamburgers, pizza, and fries.
News
09/25/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Reducing ultraprocessed food consumption was feasible and acceptable among adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and was associated with lower depression and anxiety scores.
Reducing ultraprocessed food consumption was feasible and acceptable among adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and was associated with lower depression and anxiety scores.
Reducing ultraprocessed food...
09/25/2026
Psych Congress Network
older woman with depression
Research Summary
09/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Vortioxetine was consistently...
09/23/2026
Psych Congress Network
a woman holds her hands as she looks at her computer screen
Conference Coverage
09/19/2026
Maria Mantas
Semaglutide initiation was associated with fewer clinician-recorded cognitive signs and symptoms among adults with psychiatric disorders, according to a poster presented at Psych Congress.
Semaglutide initiation was associated with fewer clinician-recorded cognitive signs and symptoms among adults with psychiatric disorders, according to a poster presented at Psych Congress.
Semaglutide initiation was...
09/19/2026
Psych Congress Network