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The Evidence Base for Polypharmacy in ADHD

Often our patients with ADHD do not seem to respond adequately to one medication. We try different medications and we try combining them, but does it work? This study looked at the outcomes for stimulants alone and in combination with central alpha agonists, divalproex, and risperidone. Does polypharmacy work? Read it and see! Read More

Methylphenidate Improves Mood and Boredom in Children with ADHD

Kids with ADHD often complain that they are bored. But what does that really mean? And many are also depressed. Does treating the ADHD help these symptoms? We looked a study that tries to break this down and give us a way forward, while offering some new insights on the relationships between ADHD, mood and boredom - important and useful symptoms to track. Read More

Talking with Parents About Stimulant Treatment

We know that stimulant medications are very effective for ADHD. But parents are often worried about giving stimulants to children and teens. How can we best approach parents to respectfully reassure them and partner with them? We give you practical ideas to put into practice today. Read More

Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children: The New AACAP Clinical Practice Guideline

There is a new process for sorting and consolidating treatment recommendations: Clinical Practice Guidelines are the new gold standard. We spoke with Dr. A. Reese Abright about the CPG on anxiety disorders to help you understand where the state of the art is for treating the usual disorders that come up in our clinical practice settings. Read More

Practical Issues with Prescribing ADHD Meds

There are so many newer medications for ADHD. Should we be trying them out sooner or waiting until our patients have failed several trials of older preparations? We talk with Dr. Anne Buchanan who guides us through this process, and we give you a handy chart of the newer medications as well. Read More

Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Second Edition (2023)
All the important facts covering child and adolescent psychopharmacology.
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General Psychiatry
Using SAMe In Clinical Practice with Garrett Rossi, MD
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Child Psychiatry
Recognizing Developmental Trauma Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Whether due to COVID, conflict, climate, or common car crashes, children often lose their caregiver at the same time they experience trauma. Our podcast with Julian Ford will...
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