Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 in 150 American children. Types of autism include autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and Asperger's syndrome... Learn More »
Youth spend more waking hours with screen media than in any other activity, even school. On average, children spend 4 hours a day watching or using screens... Learn More »
In children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that seriously interferes with the youngster's day to day functioning..... Learn More »
Suicide is a serious and growing problem among children and adolescents. Each year, thousands of young people die by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-to-14 year-olds.... Learn More »
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Youth Access to Residential Treatment Facilities
Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Carceral Settings
Transgender Youth in Juvenile Legal and other Correctional Systems
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Co-occurring Psychiatric Conditions in ASD-ID
Mental Health Care for Transition Age Youth