Mental Health
Behavioral Consult
School refusal
Dr. Susan D. Swick and Dr. Michael S. Jellinek advise how to handle school refusal.
News
Autism follow-up screening by PCPs yields high accuracy
Primary care providers can effectively conduct the follow-up interview after a positive screening on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers...
News
Epilepsy has wide-ranging psychosocial impact on youth
The psychosocial impact of epilepsy on children and adolescents is profound, ranging from a sense of vulnerability and disempowerment to...
News
Psychotropic drug use more likely with ASD diagnosis at older age
Conference Coverage
Psychiatric disorders often impair antiretroviral adherence in perinatally HIV-infected teens
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – Look for and treat psychiatric disorders in perinatally HIV-infected adolescents to optimize their adherence to...
Behavioral Consult
Me? Address social determinants of health? How?
Dr. Barbara J. Howard addresses how to prevent or ameliorate adverse child events in your patients.
News
AAP urges prioritization of sexuality education in well visits
Talk about sex with patients and their families, urges an updated clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder
Dr. Allison Y. Hall describes the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder.
News
Childhood trauma, cannabis use disorders examined in schizophrenia
Mental Health Consult
VIDEO: A case study in managing opioid addiction after a back injury
In this edition of Mental Health Consult, our panel discusses their recommendations for workup and next steps for managing a 45-year-old man who...
Conference Coverage
Restless sleep in 11-year-olds predicts earlier substance use
Boys with poor sleep quality and quantity start using alcohol and cannabis earlier as teens.