JAMA Network From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The recent release of the 2020 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) offers an opp...

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common mental disorders. The hallmark of GAD is excessive, out-of-control worry. This condition can negatively impact a patient's quality of life and disrupt important activities of daily living. Women are twice as likely as men to have the disorder. It often begins in childhood or adolescence...

Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest which interferes with daily functioning.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder. SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed antidepres...