It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Using peers to help teens with mental health
A poll of parents examines whether utilizing peer support could be an effective way to help teenagers discuss mental health issues.
Impact of cannabis use disorder on teens and young adults with mood disorders
An investigation examines how cannabis use disorder affects teenagers and young adults with mood disorders.
Are people with autism more at risk of suicidality?
A recent investigation examines if people with autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk of both death by suicide and suicide attempts.
Dr. Tina Q. Tan wonders how the event of 2020 will affect 2021.
Having "the talk" with teen patients
June 17th 2022A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.
Meet the Board: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI
May 20th 2022Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with one of our newest editorial advisory board members: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI to discuss what led to her career in medicine and what she thinks the future holds for pediatrics.