Study finds rise in children’s mental health concerns at doctor visits

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:03]5:26 healthy [music] news on this Tuesday morning. Doctors say they are seeing more signs of mental health issues in children during their primary care doctor visits. Researchers in Boston found between 2014 and 2023, there was a 4% rise in children being diagnosed with a mental health issue during their routine visits. Most alarming, they say there's been a 300% increase in doctors visits related to anxiety.

[00:00:31]Taking vitamin D3 while pregnant could boost cognitive function in children.

[00:00:37]That's according to a study published in JAMA that found women who took high-dose vitamin D3 while pregnant had children who scored higher on memory and cognition test at the age of 10. But researchers stress any supplements taken during pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor first.

[00:00:56]A University of Michigan survey found that 2/3 of parents said their teen did not have one-on-one time with a healthcare provider during their more recent doctor visits. Researchers say it's important teens be able to have those talks with their doctor to ask questions that they may be embarrassed to discuss in front of their parents.