Mental Health
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Assessing the cognitive nuances between ADHD and autism
“There’s increasing recognition that there may be shared cognitive and physiological features that reflect their shared risk and account for the...
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Will COVID-19 result in more ADHD cases? A debate
“It may be worthwhile to consider the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a novel etiologic subtype of ADHD that clinicians may...
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Taking a drug holiday: Benefits and risks to children with ADHD
It is hypothesized that a drug holiday results in the resensitization of the neurons in the brain because they aren’t exposed to the stimulation...
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ADHD in preschool kids: Adrenergic agonists may be a better fit
Most adverse effects were more common in children who received stimulants than in those who received alpha2-adrenergic agonists.
Child Psychiatry Consult
TIPP the scales in managing stress
Safety planning for youth is important, including working with patients to identify skills they can use in distress.
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New digital ADHD intervention tools are emerging
Digital tools should be viewed as adjunctive treatment aids to clinicians, said Dr. Hannah Kirk.
From the Journals
Motor abnormalities in children a harbinger of serious mental illness?
Previous research has typically focused on affect or cognition, rather than on motor signs, despite the fact that motor signs are a “core symptom...
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Insomnia? Referral, drugs not usually needed
‘Restricted sleep’ is a good place to start, says expert.
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Parental attitudes to kids’ sexual orientation: Unexpected findings
For gay and lesbian individuals, consistency in parents' attitudes toward their child's sexual orientation, even when they are negative, is an...
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Are adolescents canaries in the coal mine?
In many cases, there are no warning signs to alert parents of their adolescents’ imminent suicidal behavior, said Dr. Peter L. Loper and Dr. Dana...
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National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.