Research News from CHOP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Offers Help and Cure for Picky Eaters
Pediatric researchers recently described a brief group cognitive-behavioral therapy program that provides parents with specific techniques to improve their child’s mealtime behaviors.
Majority of Parents Unaware of Children’s Thoughts of Suicide, Death
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discuss the alarming findings with media outlets.
Parents and Teens Don’t See Eye to Eye on Suicide Risk
Half of parents don’t know their adolescent has had thoughts about suicide, and more than 75 percent of parents are unaware of their adolescent’s thoughts of death and dying.
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag for Other Psychological Issues
Behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, including depression and suicide.
CHOP’s Center for Autism Research Shows How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuroimaging reveals differences in rewards processing linked to social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests in ASD.
A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies
A unique, womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia could transform care for extremely premature babies.