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Psychiatry
Caring for teens and young adults with psychotic symptoms
May 27, 2021
Pediatricians may be the first clinician to see a teenager or young adult experiencing psychotic symptoms. A report offers guidance for providing care to these patients in potential crisis.
Is internet-delivered CBT effective in treating social anxiety disorder?
May 18, 2021
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective way to treat social anxiety disorder, but some children and families struggle to find a local therapist that can help. A study examines whether internet delivered CBT can be effective.
Psychopharmacology for primary care providers
November 16, 2020
A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition reminded practitioners of the 3 guiding principles of psychopharmacology.
Separating traumatic stress from other mental health issues
October 02, 2020
Traumatic stress can be difficult to diagnose. A presentation at the 2020 virtual American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers insight on how to effectively find the diagnosis.
Suicide ideation and suicide attempts are common in teens with mental health problems
June 09, 2020
Suicide has been on the rise in the pediatric population. Now a new report looks at the prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts in teenagers and young adults with mental health problems.
Which kids get timely follow-up care after mental illness hospitalizations?
June 04, 2020
Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness is a measure of quality care, but how many children and teenagers are getting timely follow-up? A new report investigates.
Does bullying of LGBTQ teenagers increase risk of suicide?
May 29, 2020
Bullying and suicide in the pediatric population have shown disturbing upward trends in recent years. A new investigation examines the link between the two among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) children and teenagers.
ED visits increasing for kids with mental health disorders
May 18, 2020
Children with mental health disorders are visiting emergency departments (EDs) at increasing rates. A new study looks at whether the EDs can provide optimal care.
Increased mental health visits help stem suicide
May 07, 2020
Suicide in children and adolescents is a serious public health problem. Researchers looked at one way to help reverse current trends.
Recognizing the signs of depression in kids and teens
December 26, 2019
As the rate of suicide climbs, the ability to access shows like 13 Reasons Why without parental supervision grows, and social media pushes an impossible quest for perfection, it has become more important than ever for parents, caregivers, and educators to have a good understanding of what depression is and what the signs are.