Zader SJ, et al. - Researchers assessed data from the Military Health System database to determine the proportion of pediatric patients receiving concurrent diagnoses of hyperthyroidism and mental health conditions (MHCs). They hypothesized a higher prevalence of MHCs in patients with hyperthyroidism vs in the non-hyperthyroid population. Overall 1,894 female patients and 585 male patients received diagnoses of hyperthyroidism over the course of the study. In those with vs without hyperthyroidism, the prevalence ratios for MHCs ranged from 1.7 (ADHD) to 4.9 (bipolar disorder). The probability of suicidality was nearly fivers times more in those with hyperthyroidism vs those did not receive any diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Findings revealed a clear link between hyperthyroidism and each of the following MHCs: ADHD, adjustment disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidality. The investigators noted that their findings underscore the need to consider this link when evaluating patients with overlapping symptoms and for better mental health screening tools and resources for providers.