Pediatrics
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Pediatricians, specialists largely agree on ASD diagnoses
But when it comes to ruling it out, the specialists agreed with the pediatricians only 60% of the time.
Feature
Consumer Reports urges dark chocolate makers to reduce lead, cadmium levels
Testing revealed harmful levels of heavy metals in a few different brands of dark chocolate products.
From the Journals
‘Concerning’ uptick in pediatric antipsychotic prescribing
The data suggest antipsychotics are being prescribed for an increasingly broad range of conditions, most commonly autism.
From the Journals
Kids with concussions may benefit from early return to school
Prolonged school absence post concussion was associated with higher symptom burden 2 weeks after injury.
Opinion
Bipolar disorder in youth: Assessment in primary care pediatrics
The pediatrician’s office may be the first setting for a child and parent to present with mood symptoms and concerns about bipolar disorder.
From the Journals
Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy improved behavior in children with developmental delay
Parents or caregivers of children who participated in the therapy program were more likely to demonstrate positive parenting behaviors than...
Opinion
ADHD beyond medications
How children with ADHD will fare as adults is not predicted by their symptom level, but instead by the quality of their relationships with their...
Latest News
Physical activity eases depressive symptoms in young people
Greater reductions were observed for children older than 13 years and those having a diagnosis of mental illness and/or depression versus other...
Latest News
Compulsively checking social media linked with altered brain patterns in teens
It’s unclear what’s driving the differences in adolescent brains, an expert warns.
Hard Talk
The anecdote as antidote: Psychiatric paradigms in Disney films
Movies, by design, are particularly adept at encapsulating the narrative of someone’s life in a way that psychiatry can learn from.
Commentary
The kids may not be alright, but psychiatry can help
As we look at the challenges faced by young people, reframing mental illness is more important now than ever.