ArticleHow to screen for and treat teen alcohol useAuthor:Scott A. Fields, PhDPublish date: January 21, 2022A full biopsychosocial interview is key, including use of an efficient tool such as the S2BI questionnaire, to quickly stratify risk level and to g...Read More
ArticleA practical guide to the management of phobiasAuthor:Scott A. Fields, PhDPublish date: January 28, 2020When a patient reports symptoms suggestive of phobia, ask questions designed to clarify thoughts and behaviors. A 4-step exposure therapy plan can ...Read More
ArticleHow to treat complicated griefAuthor:Scott A. Fields, PhDPublish date: October 1, 2018Several DSM-5 criteria lasting 6 months or longer can help identify complicated grief, as can available assessment tools. Treatment has a ...Read More
ArticleAdult ADHD: Addressing a unique set of challengesAuthor:Scott A. Fields, PhDPublish date: February 1, 2017ADHD diagnostic criteria are different for adults than they are for children. Plus, prescribing psychostimulants for adults raises the risk of misu...Read More
