Childhood and adolescent disorders

Auditory hallucinations common in children

28/01/2010 | Many children under 9 years of age hear voices but most are not bothered by them, researchers report.


Higher SIDS risk among psychiatric patients

13/01/2010 | Infants of parents with a history of mental illness or alcohol or drug disorders are at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a Swedish study finds.


Drugs not first option for ADHD treatment

03/12/2009 | People with ADHD should not be treated with medication until other avenues of treatment have already been exhausted, new guidelines say.


Lead, tobacco exposure increase risk of ADHD

03/12/2009 | Prenatal tobacco and childhood lead exposures are associated with ADHD in US children - especially among those with both exposures - a study finds.


More young people in detention

12/11/2009 | The number of young people in juvenile justice detention is increasing although less are actually being sentenced, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.


Rapid weight gain sparks caution

29/10/2009 | The widespread and increasing use of atypical antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents should be reconsidered, US doctors caution.


ADHD and sleep disorders differ in aetiology

29/10/2009 | Children with ADHD and sleep problems may have a different underlying cause of their symptoms than children with ADHD-only or sleep problems-only, Australian research finds.


Melbourne professors debate youth mental health plans

15/10/2009 | A debate in the BMJ has provided contrasting views on the need for, and potential benefits of, a youth mental health specialty.


Facebook used to combat youth suicide

15/10/2009 | Social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter could be scanned and monitored as part of a new program to identify youths who are at risk of suicide.


Melbourne professors debate youth mental health plans

13/10/2009 | A debate in the BMJ has provided contrasting views on the need for, and potential benefits of, a youth mental health specialty.


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