Online treatment offers greater access to care for our patients with reduced travel and environmental costs. But is this modality effective? This research update looks at a study in which internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy was used for treating OCD in children and teens.

When we must use antipsychotics (NbN D2 receptor blockers), we do whatever we can to avoid side effects from them. This research upside looks at the potential for the new olanzapine-semiglutide combination medication to reduce D2 blocker-related weight gain in children and teens.

What is the impact of alcohol use in teens on their risk for developing depression? Spoiler alert: If it were a clear linear relationship, there would be no story here. Read this research update and use it to improve your process for screening for alcohol use.

Does physical activity help relieve depression in children and adolescents? We know it helps adults, but what is the evidence in kids? This research update looks at a study that tries to elucidate the effectiveness of exercise on depression in kids and teens, and how much to emphasize exercise with your own patients.

Is the older teen you are treating ready to go off to college? Will they take their medication or do their own laundry? This clinical update helps you guide your teenage patients, and their families, as they prepare for leaving home and taking care of their own medications, schedules, schoolwork, and social life.

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We interviewed Dr. Paul Weigel, Co-Chair of the Social Media Issues Committee at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. We talked about everything from mental illness connected to social media, to reduced stigma, to addressing sexting with patients and their families.