Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Children with psychotic illness aren’t treated soon enough
SAN FRANCISCO - Early diagnosis, treatment of pediatric psychotic illness is key, for several reasons.
From the Journals
E-cigarette ‘dripping’ is up among teens
E-cigarette ‘dripping’ among teens is cause for concern, researchers say.
Conference Coverage
Engage parents in treatment as part of family-based therapy for anorexia
SAN FRANCISCO – Guiding parents to change their behaviors is an essential part of treating anorexia in children and adolescents.
Conference Coverage
SSRI activation in children, adolescents often misdiagnosed as bipolar
SAN FRANCISCO – Be careful not to misdiagnose SSRI activation in children and adolescents as bipolar disorder, an expert warns.
News from the FDA/CDC
Latuda receives FDA approval for adolescent schizophrenia treatment
The FDA has approved lurasidone HCI (Latuda) for treating schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13-17.
Conference Coverage
Recreational marijuana use should not rule out ADHD stimulant treatment
SAN FRANCISCO
LGBT Youth Consult
Promoting mental well-being in LGBTQ youth
Dr. Gayathri Chelvakumar provides suggestions for promoting mental well-being in LGBTQ youth.
From the Journals
Adolescents’ moderate use of digital technology tied to positive mental well-being
The use of certain kinds of digital technology – in moderation – may benefit rather than hurt adolescents’ mental well-being.
Conference Coverage
Marijuana calms children with autism
Dr. Antonio Y. Hardan says some families and doctors are looking at alternatives such as marijuana to improve upon the usual treatments for...
Writer in Residency
Observe, assess, intervene
Dr. Saba Fatima discusses the need to evaluate each child’s emotional and social development during a well-child visit, especially in single-...
From the Journals
Survey finds link between e-cigarette use and high-risk behaviors
High school students who use electronic vapor products, whether alone or in combination with cigarette smoking, are more likely to engage in...