EMDR stands for “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.” Created by psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1989, EMDR was first used for posttraumatic stress symptoms associated with military combat and sexual assault, and the treatment has a strong base of support.

If a child has been neglected, abused, subjected to domestic violence, or developed an attachment disorder from parents who may not have been abusive but angry, critical, reactive, and in other ways frightening to the child, the child’s mind and body have, within a relatively short time, become adapted to those conditions.

TF-CBT has strong evidence of improving a wide variety of problems, including PTSD, depression, anxiety and fear, behavior
problems, and trauma-related shame, as well as improving parental functioning.

Research has shown that regular routines can benefit kids in numerous ways. However, little research has been done specifically on bedtime and nighttime routines.

Clinical trials of both antidepressants and the antipsychotic olanzapine (Zyprexa) have yielded disappointing results, with no clear benefit of medications over placebo for the core symptoms of anorexia.

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While culturally we have become more aware of the prevalence and consequences of bullying, it remains a significant problem and a frequent reason for presentation for psychiatric care. National surveys indicate that bullying affects up to 50% of students.

As summer wanes and children return to school, it is a natural time to reconsider the relationship of child psychiatry and the schools. Children have no choice but to return to school when the summer ends.

The Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) says if a student has a disability, and he or she is not making effective progress, then specially-designed instruction and/or related services may be required in order to make effective progress.

Controversies about the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in children continue to be a stock feature of journals and blogs.