Key Takeaways

American children and teens should be screened annually for mental, emotional and behavioral health issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics says

The recommendation dovetails with a mental health crisis among U.S. youth

There’s a two- to four-year window when symptoms can be detected and addressed, before they become a full-blown disorder

MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new clinical report.

The recommendation comes in response to a mental, emotional and behavioral health crisis that’s been brewing among America’s youth, the AAP says.

Up to 1 in 5 children in the U.S., including kids as young as 2, are living with a mental

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