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Assessing Feedback From Multiple Sources

January 31, 2022

Andres De Los Reyes, PhD

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Professor of Psychology and Director of the Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Dr. De Los Reyes has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity

We talk about the importance of gathering data from multiple sources as part of a good assessment. But how often do you find that your sources give conflicting information, and what do you do about it? This interview with Dr. Andres de Los Reyes will help you understand that these collateral conflicts are common and how they help you clarify diagnosis.

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Assessing Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

October 18, 2021

Anna Van Meter, MD

Anna Van Meter, MD

Assistant professor, Institute of Behavioral Science at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY. Assistant professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Van Meter has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Most of us need more clarity to better differentiate bipolar disorder from other problems such as ADHD with irritability or other mood problems. In this interview, Dr Ann Van Meter offers a simple methodology for making better predictions about the risk of bipolar illness in children and adolescents based on risk factors and symptomatology.

Tools to Help Kids and Teens to Sleep Better

October 18, 2021

Rafael Pelayo, MD, FAASM

Rafael Pelayo, MD, FAASM Clinical professor and Associate Division Chief for Community Commitment and Engagement for the Sleep Medicine Division, Stanford University School of Medicine. President, California Sleep Society. Author of How to Sleep: The New Science-Based Solutions for Sleeping Through the Night (Artisan, 2020). Dr. Pelayo has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Poor sleep is a drag on daily function and a central factor in psychopathology, however typical sleep hygiene advice has little impact in everyday practice. In this article, Dr Rafael Pelayo takes us to the next level of understanding and helping patients and families with straightforward ideas that can begin during everyday office visits.

Principles of Trauma Informed Care

August 5, 2020

Rehan Aziz, MD.

Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Trauma is a ubiquitous and expanding aspect of all mental health work, particularly in the age of the pandemic. Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is a necessary lens through which we need to assess and treat our patients. This article reviews the principles of TIC and offers practical tips for integrating TIC into your everyday practice.

Growing Rate of Suicide in Teens: Assessment and Prevention

October 3, 2019

Teen suicidality is rising and child psychiatrists need support in knowing how to address suicidality in everyday practice. In this lead article we discuss office assessment, treatment, planning, and prevention for at risk children and teens. For reference we also include the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Toolkit Questionnaire as well as a table presenting some of the evidence-based approaches for suicide screening.