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Fact Sheet

Clonazepam (Klonopin) 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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Due to the lack of large randomized controlled data to support its use and the potential for side effects, clonazepam should be avoided. If you decide to use it, keep it very short term and deploy it adjunctively in kids who exhibit only partial response to first-line therapies (SSRI, SNRI) or have severe anxiety.

Fact Sheet

Buspirone (BuSpar) 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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Despite the lack of large randomized controlled data to support first-line use, buspirone may be used adjunctively in kids who exhibit partial response to first-line therapies for anxiety (SSRI, SNRI), without the sedation and abuse potential burden of benzodiazepines.

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Anxiolytics and Hypnotics General Tips on Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

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 is perhaps the most frequent symptom for which child psychiatrists are consulted.

Research Update

Can Abstaining From Social Media Help People Feel Better?

April 14, 2023

Michael Posternak, MD.

Michael Posternak, MD. Dr. Posternak has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

What happens when 154 volunteers are randomized to stay off the screen for a week?

Research Update

Stimulant Treatment Effect on Anxiety in ADHD

April 1, 2023

Gaurav Mishra, MD

Gaurav Mishra, MD. Dr. Mishra has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Are stimulant medication likely to exacerbate anxiety in ADHD kids? It’s reasonable concern, especially since mood symptoms can be worse with withdrawal and heart rate goes up in some kids on stimulants. This study gives nuanced insight into the degree to which stimulants impact anxiety in ADHD kids, for better and worse.

CLINICAL UPDATE

Trichotillomania: Diagnosis and Treatment

October 30, 2022

Michael Posternak, MD.

Michael Posternak, MD. Psychiatrist in private practice, Boston, MA. Dr. Posternak has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder that seems to lurk in the shadows. We hear about it but rarely see it.

Interpreting Assessment Discrepancies from Multiple Sources

October 17, 2022

Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

In this episode, we will discuss why assessment discrepancies arise, how we can manage them, and what these discrepancies tell us about a patient’s symptoms and response to treatment.

Throwback Thursday: Ginger Ale and Normal Hallucinations

October 13, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Is it ever normal to hear voices and is ginger ale really the best treatment for nausea?

Ask the Editor: Is Silexan Safe for Children and Adolescents?

October 1, 2022

Joshua Feder, MD

I’ve heard that Silexan/CalmAid lavender oil has been recommended for adults as a natural anxiolytic. Is it safe for kids?

Can CBD Work for PTSD?

September 25, 2022

Sin Yan Lo, PMHNP-BC

Sin Yan Lo, PMHNP-BC. Ms. Lo, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Cannabidiol (CBD oil) is a popular self-remedy for anxiety and insomnia. A new study tests the drug in PTSD.