Child Psychiatry - Articles - Page 40

Treating Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children

July 1, 2016

Child & adolescent psychiatrist; medical director, child & youth mental health services at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; senior lecturer, University of Queensland, visiting senior lecturer, Flinders University Dr. Parry has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Disruptive behavioral disorders are the most common preadolescent disorders in child psychiatry and behavioral pediatrics. Dr. Parry discusses the landscape, diagnosis, and treatment of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD).

Evolution of Childhood Bipolar Disorder in the United States

July 1, 2016

Many clinicians are still unclear about how bipolar disorder got to be such a common diagnosis, most specifically in the United States. Dr. Carlson describes a historical perspective on bipolar disorder as a diagnosis in children.

Atomoxetine Does Not Increase Risk of Suicide Compared to Stimulants

July 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP

Atomoxetine was not originally included in that rogue’s gallery of medications, but since the drug was originally developed as an antidepressant, the FDA later reviewed its safety data. A post-hoc meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials revealed an increased risk of suicidal thinking, and so atomoxetine was also slapped with a black box warning.

Extended-Release Guanfacine Improves ADHD Symptoms in Autism

July 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP. Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX. Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Stimulants are fairly effective but tend to cause more side effects in autistic ADHD kids than in children with pure ADHD. Atomoxetine was only equivocally effective in one trial, and the immediate-release version of guanfacine was tested in a small open-label trial, resulting in improvement in about half the subjects.

Learning Objectives, Mood Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents, CCPR, July/August 2016

July 1, 2016

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Taking Back Control in Binge Eating Disorder

May 1, 2016

Sara Weekly, MD. Child and adolescent psychiatrist. Clinical assistant professor, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Dr. Weekly has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

According to the WHO World Mental Health Surveys, BED is the most common specific eating disorder, with a lifetime prevalence of 1.9%. It is roughly twice as common as bulimia nervosa (BN), which in turn is more common than anorexia. This article reviews of how to diagnose BED and introduce strategies for helping kids and teens take back control over their consumption.

Eating Disorders: Assessment and Treatment

May 1, 2016

James Lock, MD

James Lock, MD. Professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine Dr. Lock has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

James Lock, PhD, discusses his experiences treating children and adolescents with eating disorders. In the child psychiatry inpatient unit, among the kids with eating disorders, he saw that half or more were medically ill as a result of malnutrition or other behavioral problems that led to problems with electrolytes or blood pressures. His experiences eventually led him to treatment methods that involved families in an outpatient setting.

Meds for ADHD Not Working? Add CBT

May 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP. Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX. Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Medication is an effective and necessary treatment for many adolescents struggling with ADHD. Unfortunately, even when patients and parents report significant relief from meds, symptoms persist, which can lead to ongoing problems at school, at home, and with peers. That’s why psychosocial interventions are an important part of any treatment plan for adolescents with ADHD.

Risperidone Leads to Serious Metabolic Problems in Autistic Children

May 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP. Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX. Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

The metabolic effects of atypical antipsychotics in children are well known, and carefully weighing the risk-benefit ratio of their use is a difficult ordeal for both parents and clinicians. The reality is that the use of these meds is necessary for some children, particularly those dealing with an autism spectrum disorder with serious behavioral problems.