Child psychiatrists prescribe stimulants all the time. Get a review of the most common side effects from Brigette Vaughan, APRN.

Video games have come a long way since Pac Man and Tetris. Games today simulate reality in massive user-generated worlds.

As technology advances, so too do the problems that come with it. In 2008, Jessica Logan, 18, of Ohio, committed suicide after sexting (sending a nude photo to her boyfriend) led to the posting of the photo for all to view when they broke up.

Adolescent medicine specialist Megan Moreno, MD, explores the health effects of the Internet and social networking on young adults.

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently have comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. However, there have been no practice guidelines to aid clinicians in treating ADHD symptoms in children with ASD.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a family of neurodevelopmental disorders made up of autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. While the pathophysiology behind these disorders remains largely unknown, each shares a specific constellation of symptoms including impaired communication, diminished social skills, and unusual behaviors or interests.

Any psychiatrist will tell you that comorbidity in mental health is the norm. Comorbidity between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) is no exception.

Despite our best efforts, sometimes errors make it into the final newsletter. We’d like to thank Dr. Jonathan Gamze for pointing out the following errors in Volume 3, Number 5 (Substance Abuse, November 2012).

Dr. Mandell discusses the strategies and approaches that have an evidence base for working with autism, the impact autism has on families and the importance of inclusion.

Bipolar disorder presents unique pharmacologic challenges. Those treating children or adolescents with bipolar disorder face the additional challenge of having far less information to inform their treatment decisions.