Ann Childress, MD; Stephen Mateka, DO; Michelle Voegels, PMHNP-BC; and Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, discuss how to effectively diagnose and manage ADHD in pediatric populations through a multidisciplinary approach that includes case-based insights, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, developmental considerations, family dynamics, and strategies for transitioning care across childhood and adolescence.
A panelist provides a comprehensive overview of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), covering its societal impact, neurobiological basis, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, assessment tools, clinical presentation, traditional and emerging treatment options, and the importance of individualized care approaches in managing this complex mental health condition.
Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC; and Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, explore the evolving treatment landscape of major depressive disorder. They highlight key data and efficacy profiles of various therapeutic approaches focusing on rapid acting therapies, examining real patient cases to ground the conversation in practical application.
