Mental Health
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Antipsychotics may double to triple diabetes risk in youth
Key clinical point: Antipsychotics, particularly olanzapine, greatly increased the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in young people. Major finding...
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Therapy, medication together best to treat pediatric mood disorders
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Preschool ASD prevalence estimates lower than grade school estimates
Estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 4-year-olds falls short of the estimated prevalence among 8-year-olds in a recent study...
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CDC sounds alarm over marketing of e-cigs to teens
The CDC is calling for stricter regulations on e-cigarette marketing now that data indicate more than two-thirds of U.S. teens are exposed to ads...
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Stimulant use may raise psychosis risk for children of those with mental illness
Young patients with ADHD who take stimulants and have a family history of severe mental illness might be at greater risk for developing psychotic...
LGBT Youth Consult
Guidance for parents of LGBT youth
Dr. Gerald Montano outlines how parents can best help their LGBT youth.
Behavioral Consult
Debunking marijuana myths for teens
Dr. Susan D. Swick and Dr. Michael S. Jellinek debunk some myths about marijuana use.
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Parental monitoring buffers peer influence on kids’ substance use
Key clinical point: Parental monitoring can reduce children’s likelihood of tobacco, alcohol, or other drug use. Major finding: Kids’...
Child Psychiatry Consult
Does cannabis cause psychosis? A brief review of the evidence
Dr. David C. Rettew reviews the evidence of whether cannabis use causes psychosis.
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Use of e-cigarettes, marijuana remains high among U.S. teens
High school seniors, for the first time, are starting to smoke marijuana more frequently than nicotine cigarettes, according to the 2015...
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Antidepressants highly effective against binge-eating disorder
Antidepressants, in addition to other drugs and therapies, can be an effective way to combat binge-eating and loss-of-control disorders.