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Pediatric Mental Health

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Study Links Early Smartphone Access to Higher Eating Disorder Rates in Teens

A new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that US children who own smartphones by age 12 are significantly more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms by age 14. The research, led by Dr. Jason Nagata of the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. It highlights that early device access exposes preteens to appearance-focused content, which correlates with increased body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors. Experts suggest delaying smartphone ownership by six months to a year may mitigate these risks.

via Futurism|

#adolescent-brain-cognitive-development-study #health-and-technology #jama-network-open

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Massachusetts pediatric primary care sees 300% spike in anxiety diagnoses over a decade

A Massachusetts study of insured children aged 1–18 found anxiety diagnoses attached to pediatric primary care visits surged 300% from 2014 to 2023, with anxiety becoming a more common label even as total visits declined. ADHD remained the most frequent mental health diagnosis, and other conditions like autism and depression also rose modestly. The authors argue for more mental health training and integrated care in primary settings, while noting the study uses MA insurance billing data and may not generalize to other states.

via StudyFinds|

#anxiety #health #jama-network-open