More than 1 in 4 children in the U.S. child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications, study finds

More than 1 in 4 children in the U.S. child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications, study finds

A recent study highlights a known medical anomaly within the U.S. child welfare system. What the study says According to a research letter published in August, children in the U.S. child welfare system, which includes youth receiving adoption assistance, foster care or guardianship , are more likely than other children… Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 children in the U.S. child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications, study finds

FTC plans to hire child psychologist to guide internet rules

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Monkeybusinessimages | Istock | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire at least one child psychologist who can guide its work on Internet regulation, Democratic Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya told The Record in an interview published Monday. FTC Chair Lina Khan supports the project, Bedoya told the outlet, adding… Continue Reading FTC plans to hire child psychologist to guide internet rules