Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Breastfeeding among factors that modify neonatal abstinence syndrome
SAN FRANCISCO – Factors associated with the need for NAS treatment and for the severity of NAS were identified.
Conference Coverage
Buprenorphine is an alternative to morphine in treating NAS
SAN FRANCISCO - Buprenorphine cuts neonatal abstinence syndrome treatment time by nearly half.
Feature
Breaking through the fog of opioid addiction
The grip that opioid addiction has on adolescents often resembles that on addicted adults. They crave the next high at all costs.
Conference Coverage
Parenting style linked to toddler sensory adaptation, behavior
SAN FRANCISCO – Does parenting style affect behavior? This study suggests it does.
From the Journals
Declining bullying rates in Maryland study contradict common misconception
Results of a new study push back against the claim that bullying is on the rise.
Conference Coverage
Kids with MS face higher risk of mental disorders
BOSTON – Children with multiple sclerosis and related conditions had higher risk for psychotic disorders, mood disorders, intellectual disability...
Feature
White House pick for mental health czar causes stir
The congressman who crafted the legislation creating the role of a U.S. mental health czar criticizes the president’s choice for the role.
Conference Coverage
Corticosteroids may shorten flares of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
Oral corticosteroids appear to shorten flares of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and may favorably alter the natural history of...
Commentary
Why state and school policies matter
Policies in states and schools affect the health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Dealing with stealing
Handling a child’s stealing requires setting some ground rules.
Letters from Maine
Clearer heads are a fuzzy subject
Concussion management is experiencing growing pains.