Child Psychiatry - Articles - Page 12

Assessing Bipolar Disorder in Youth

May 30, 2022

The validity of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents has long been debated, and the history surrounding this diagnosis is controversial to say the least. In this podcast, we will discuss the evidence supporting whether bipolar disorder presents in youth, and how clinicians can best assess this disorder.

How to Use Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

May 16, 2022

Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

When patients are not amenable to usual therapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) might be a good option. In this podcast, we’ll talk about working with horses as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, traditional therapy.

Practical Issues with Prescribing ADHD Meds

March 24, 2022

Anne Buchanan, DO

Anne Buchanan, DO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with New York City Health and Hospitals, Bellevue, and Maimonides Medical Center in New York, NY.

Dr. Buchanan has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

There are so many newer medications for ADHD. Should we be trying them out sooner or waiting until our patients have failed several trials of older preparations? We talk with Dr. Anne Buchanan who guides us through this process, and we give you a handy chart of the newer medications as well.

Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children: The New AACAP Clinical Practice Guideline

March 24, 2022

Reese Abright, MD

Reese Abright, MD

Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Fellowship Training Program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Services - New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Abright has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

There is a new process for sorting and consolidating treatment recommendations: Clinical Practice Guidelines are the new gold standard. We spoke with Dr. A. Reese Abright about the CPG on anxiety disorders to help you understand where the state of the art is for treating the usual disorders that come up in our clinical practice settings.

Talking with Parents About Stimulant Treatment

March 24, 2022

John C. Raiss, MD.

John C. Raiss, MD. Assistant Clinical Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Raiss has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

We know that stimulant medications are very effective for ADHD. But parents are often worried about giving stimulants to children and teens. How can we best approach parents to respectfully reassure them and partner with them? We give you practical ideas to put into practice today.

Methylphenidate Improves Mood and Boredom in Children with ADHD

March 24, 2022

Pavan Madan, MD.

Pavan Madan, MD. Dr. Madan has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Kids with ADHD often complain that they are bored. But what does that really mean? And many are also depressed. Does treating the ADHD help these symptoms? We looked a study that tries to break this down and give us a way forward, while offering some new insights on the relationships between ADHD, mood and boredom - important and useful symptoms to track.

The Evidence Base for Polypharmacy in ADHD

March 24, 2022

Pavan Madan, MD.

Pavan Madan, MD. Dr. Madan has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Often our patients with ADHD do not seem to respond adequately to one medication. We try different medications and we try combining them, but does it work? This study looked at the outcomes for stimulants alone and in combination with central alpha agonists, divalproex, and risperidone. Does polypharmacy work? Read it and see!