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ADHD: 3 Associated Syndromes

November 20, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, and Richard P. Brown, MD

Around 50% of people with ADHD suffer from other cognitive problems, and Richard Brown, MD, describes them: 1) Working memory 2) Slow processing speed and 3) Dyslexia.

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Adult ADHD Treatment Challenges

November 9, 2023

Lawrence H. Diller, MD

Lawrence D. Diller, MD.

Private practice in behavioral pediatrics/child and family psychotherapy, Walnut Creek, CA.

Dr. Diller has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Lawrence Diller takes a balanced view on stimulants in adult ADHD and shares practical tips on how to make the diagnosis and avoid medication misuse.

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Treating OCD With Co-Occurring Conditions

November 1, 2023

Kate Dimond Fitzgerald, MD

Kate Dimond Fitzgerald, MD.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist; Ruane Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University; New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY.

Dr. Fitzgerald has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

In this issue we offer the information you need to treat OCD when it is mixed with other diagnoses.

Throwback Thursday: ADHD and Identity

September 21, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

You started a stimulant medication for a young woman with ADHD. When she returns her symptoms are 70% better, but what can we do about the rest? Today a conversation with psychiatrist Scott Shapiro about behavioral interventions for adult ADHD.

Throwback Thursday: Brief Therapy for ADHD

September 14, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

You started a stimulant medication for a young woman with ADHD. When she returns her symptoms are 70% better, but what can we do about the rest? Today a conversation with psychiatrist Scott Shapiro about behavioral interventions for adult ADHD.

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Anxiety Treatment Algorithm for Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Dr. Feder, Dr. Tien, and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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Anxiety treatment algorithm for children and adolescents

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Viloxazine XR (Qelbree) for Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

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Like the first norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for ADHD, atomoxetine, viloxazine has no misuse potential and is less likely than stimulants to cause insomnia, anxiety, or tics.

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Mixed Amphetamine Salts (Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis) for Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

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Adderall is effective but is probably the most misused and diverted of all stimulants, and it tends to have more side effects, all of which is why we recommend starting most patients on methylphenidate instead.

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Methylphenidate Transdermal (Daytrana) for Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

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Daytrana is helpful for kids who, for whatever reason, cannot use any of the wide variety of oral stimulant preparations.

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Methylphenidate IR (Methylin, Ritalin) for Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

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There are many longer-acting methylphenidate preparations. Two good options are Concerta and Ritalin LA, available as generics.