Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Contemporary Research and Clinical Challenges

This chapter addresses key developments in research and practice relevant to the mental health of children and adolescents, covering a broad spectrum of conditions including early-onset mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and self-harm. It examines how developmental neuroscience is informing new models of psychopathology and informing age-appropriate assessment and intervention frameworks. The chapter also discusses the compounding effects of adverse childhood experiences, socioeconomic disparities, and digital media exposure on youth mental health trajectories.