Mental Health
News
High prevalence of sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder
Children with ASD are more likely to have anxiety, which may predispose them to sleep problems.
Conference Coverage
Mood and behavior are different targets for irritability in children
Internalizing and externalizing irritability require distinct therapeutic approaches, said Dr. Gabrielle A. Carlson.
Commentary
Keeping Your Brain in Shape
Have you ever wondered how to keep your brain “fit”? There are, in fact, exercises you can do! Learn more about neurobics now.
News
Routine clinical data may predict psychiatric adverse effects from levetiracetam
Article
Alcohol use disorder: How best to screen and intervene
The USPSTF recommends the AUDIT, the AUDIT-C, or the single-question NIAAA screen. The CAGE screening tool has low sensitivity at lower levels of...
News
Potential antidepressant overprescribing found in 24% of elderly cohort
Overprescribing of SSRIs accounted for 74% of all antidepressant overprescriptions, followed by mirtazapine (19%).
News
Early lead exposure tied to greater psychopathology in adulthood
Patients who were exposed to high lead levels as children might benefit from increased screening, access to mental health services.
News
Bidirectional relationship found between depression, vitiligo
Patients who took antidepressants, whether or not they had an MDD diagnosis, had a decreased risk for vitiligo.
News
Medicaid youth suicides include more females, younger kids, hanging deaths
Findings captured in Medicaid claims could help identify periods known to be tied to heightened suicide risk, such as right after discharge from...
Opinion
Consider caffeine effects on children and adolescents