Rating scales have been gaining favor in diagnostic assessment of children with psychiatric and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. While they have their benefits, misuse or overreliance on rating scales can interfere with the assessment process and lead to misdiagnoses, inappropriate interventions, and poor outcomes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends healthcare providers routinely screen all adolescents for alcohol use and related problems. But how can clinicians easily and effectively determine if adolescent patients have a problem with alcohol?
A study by Korean researchers shows that female adolescents with ADHD have a significantly higher intake of trans fatty acids (TFA) than those without the disorder.
The role of families in the treatment of mental illness has always been a tenuous one. Often blamed (think refrigerator mothers), but also expected to provide continuous care for the afflicted loved one, families carry a significant burden.
The role of families in the treatment of mental illness has always been a tenuous one. Often blamed (think refrigerator mothers), but also expected to provide continuous care for the afflicted loved one, families carry a significant burden.
The incidence of early-onset restrictive eating disorders in children aged five to 12 years reported by Canadian pediatricians was 2.6 cases per 100,000 person-years. The ratio of girls to boys was 6:1, and 47.1% of girls and 54.5% of boys showed signs of growth delay.
The transition to college can be challenging for any adolescent, but when an adolescent has psychological conditions, or they're dealing with other mental health concerns, it is...
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