Pediatrics
Evidence-Based Reviews
Opioid use disorder in adolescents: An overview
Treatment needs to include interventions that address young patients’ unique needs.
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery lacks impact on teens’ long-term mental health
Young people who underwent bariatric surgery for obesity used more mental health services than their nontreated peers, and their degree of weight...
From the Journals
Family-focused therapy linked to longer remissions in youth at risk for bipolar disorder
For young people with mood symptoms and a family history of bipolar disorder, 4 weeks of intensive family sessions meant more time between mood...
From the Journals
Cognitive problems after extremely preterm birth persist
Findings among 19-year-olds born extremely premature suggest cognitive and neuropsychological problems persist into early adulthood.
From the Journals
Adolescent alcohol, opioid misuse linked to risky behaviors
Binge drinking in high school may predict risky driving behaviors for years after graduation.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA targets flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes, but says it is not a ‘ban’
E-cigarette companies that do not follow this guidance within 30 days risk FDA enforcement actions.
Families in Psychiatry
John Bowlby and Heinz Kohut, meet Karl Friston
When thinking about relationships, predictive processing makes clinical sense, says Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Conference Coverage
Clinic goes to bat for bullied kids
NEW ORLEANS – In Dr. Raffalli’s clinical experience, cyberbullying has become the bully’s weapon of choice.
Opinion
Poor sleep due to ADHD or ADHD due to poor sleep?
The first line and most effective treatment for sleep problems in children with or without ADHD is improving sleep hygiene.
From the Journals
Social anxiety more likely with inattentive ADHD, psychiatric comorbidities
Learning and communication disorders, and anxiety disorders were the most common among patients.
Feature
Suicide screening crucial in pediatric medical settings
“Suicide kills more kids than cancer, heart disease, infections.” – John V. Campo, MD