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Hallucinations in Children and Adolescents

July 1, 2014

Jerome Fialkov, MD

Hallucinations can be scary for parents and other caregivers, but they don’t usually signal major psychopathology and are mostly associated with anxiety and stressful events.

Early Risk of Psychosis and Prodromal Syndromes

July 1, 2014

Dr. Carrie Bearden of UCLA details the criteria for prodromal syndromes and what these mean for a young person's prognosis.

Does Dose Matter When it Comes to Antidepressants and Self-Harm?

July 1, 2014

Concerns about the possible risk of suicide in young people taking antidepressants are often voiced by experts and parents. But how much of a role does dosage play in the risk of suicide and self-harm among young people on antidepressants?

Hookah Use Substantially Increasing Among Teens

July 1, 2014

There is a misconception that smoking out of a hookah—a water pipe that uses flavored tobacco or tobacco-like products—is safer than smoking regular cigarettes, and this may be leading to an increase in this method of smoking, especially among teens.

Learning Objectives, Psychotic Symptoms, CCPR, Summer 2014

July 1, 2014

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

Dealing With Side Effects of SSRIs

May 1, 2014

Pavan Madan, MD

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used as the first-line treatment for depression and anxiety in children and adolescents, but they are associated with significant adverse effects (AEs). Studies have shown that up to 50% of kids experience side effects from SSRIs, depending on the sample size and the type of study.

Metabolic and Extrapyramidal Effects of Antipsychotics

May 1, 2014

Tamara Pringsheim, MD

Tamara Pringsheim, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences University of Calgary.
Dr. Pringsheim has disclosed that she has been a paid consultant to Teva Neuroscience, Allergan, and Shire Canada. The editors have reviewed this interview and found no evidence of bias in this educational activity.

Pharmacoepidemiologist Tamara Pringsheim, MD, describes strategies for dealing with metabolic, extrapyramidal, and hormonal side effects of antipsychotics.

How Many Teens Actually Go When Referred for Mental Health Services?

May 1, 2014

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends mental health screening as a standard part of well-child physicals.

Fish Oil Doesn’t Curb Aggressive Behavior

May 1, 2014

Aggressive behavior is a huge problem in child psychiatry. In fact, some estimates say as many as 80% of children and adolescents referred for psychiatric care have some type of aggression, including oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder.

Medical Marijuana Legalization Does Not Increase Teen Use

May 1, 2014

Legalizing medical marijuana has no effect on teen pot use, according to a study published online April 15 in the Journal of Adolescent Health (http://bit.ly/QnPJNq).

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Hallucinations in Children and Adolescents

Early Risk of Psychosis and Prodromal Syndromes

Does Dose Matter When it Comes to Antidepressants and Self-Harm?

Hookah Use Substantially Increasing Among Teens

Learning Objectives, Psychotic Symptoms, CCPR, Summer 2014

Dealing With Side Effects of SSRIs

Metabolic and Extrapyramidal Effects of Antipsychotics

How Many Teens Actually Go When Referred for Mental Health Services?

Fish Oil Doesn’t Curb Aggressive Behavior

Medical Marijuana Legalization Does Not Increase Teen Use

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