Neuroimaging Advances in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Apr 13, 2018
High levels of vitamin D-binding protein may hold promise for use as a diagnostic biomarker of pediatric BD.
Child Adolescent Psychiatry
Treating Adolescent Depression With Psychotherapy: A Quiz
Apr 13, 2018
Empirically supported psychotherapeutic treatments have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and build problem-solving skills in adolescents. Three of those treatments are discussed in this 10-question quiz.
Mini Quiz: Trauma-Informed Care to Reduce Psychiatric Restraint
Mar 21, 2018
Test your knowledge on strategies to reduce and prevent restraints and seclusions among children and adolescents in psychiatric settings.
ECT for Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: A New Indication
Feb 15, 2018
ECT has been found effective in mitigating the deleterious consequences of SIB.
More Reasons to End Bullying
Jan 25, 2018
Recent studies have demonstrated the wide-reaching adverse effects of being bullied in childhood. These effects range from impaired academic performance to interest in cosmetic surgery.
Off-Label Prescribing of Antipsychotics for Youths: Who Should Be Treated?
Sep 18, 2017
This article focuses on appropriate versus inappropriate use of antipsychotics, the importance of careful assessment, and the consequences of not treating.
“The Internet Made Me Do It”—Social Media and Potential for Violence in Adolescents
Sep 5, 2017
The Slenderman case revives a long-standing debate: does media exposure influence acts of violence in youth?
8 Core Principles When Treating Addiction in Adolescents
Jul 7, 2017
The main goal in treating addiction is to help the patient achieve and improve functioning. When that patient is also an adolescent, there are special considerations. Here's a quick primer.
Treatment Strategies for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: A Clinical Review
Jun 30, 2017
The author presents a clinically focused introduction to treatment principles for adolescent substance abuse disorders and reviews evidence-based approaches.
Why Not Thirteen Reasons Why?
Jun 16, 2017
If you haven’t seen the series or heard media coverage about it, the 13 reasons are a series of 13 audiotapes made by the character, Hannah Baker, to be listened to by the 13 people she felt in some way contributed to her decision to kill herself.