Misty Richards

Oct 21, 2024 | rand.org | Floyd James |Keisha Reaves |Misty Richards |Kristen R. Choi

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Oct 17, 2024 | mdpi.com | Kortney Floyd James |Misty Richards |Kristen R. Choi |Keisha Reaves

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Sep 11, 2024 | mdedge.com | Misty Richards

As child psychiatrists and pediatricians, our mission extends beyond treating the physical health of children; it encompasses understanding the intricate web of factors that influence a child’s overall well-being. A recent advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has brought to light a critical issue that demands our attention: the declining mental health of parents and its profound impact on children.

Mar 19, 2024 | mdedge.com | Chelsea Shannon |Misty Richards

Publish date: March 19, 2024 Maternal mental health has a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of the child. Since the onset of the pandemic, rates of postpartum depression have increased, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 women.1 Numerous studies show the impact of postpartum depression on the newborn child across multiple domains, from bonding to healthy weight gain to meeting developmental milestones.

Sep 13, 2023 | mdedge.com | Misty Richards

Publish date: September 13, 2023 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Children’s Hospital Association declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Additionally, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory highlighting increased prevalence of mental health challenges in youth, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recommendations to address this crisis.