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Children actively construct their understanding of the world through distinct developmental stages, each characterized by qualitative differences in cognitive processing rather than simply accumulated knowledge.

Analysis of more than 5 million adolescent insurance claims reveals that gender-affirming medication prescriptions remain exceptionally rare, with peak rates reaching only 140.16 per 100,000 at age 17 for AFAB adolescents.

Heavy cannabis users showed reduced activity in key brain regions associated with working memory, with 63% demonstrating measurable changes in cognitive function during specific tasks.

Rapunzel syndrome represents a complex intersection of psychiatric and gastrointestinal pathology, often remaining asymptomatic for years before presenting with serious complications.

Co-commencing metformin with antipsychotics can reduce weight gain by over 4 kg compared to controls, providing a concrete strategy for managing one of psychiatry’s most challenging side effects.

Current evidence indicates positive mental health outcomes with gender-affirming care, with studies showing decreased rates of depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation among treated adolescents.