AACAP: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Jornay PM improves classroom functioning in ADHD
A phase 3 laboratory classroom study confirms the functional benefits of Jornay PM, a novel formulation of methylphenidate.
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Most perpetrators in school shootings brought guns from home
Researchers found that mental illness or a developmental disability were factors in 20% of 61 cases analyzed.
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DBT can help traumatized, suicidal youth manage emotions
Dialectical behavior therapy can be used to help treat self-harming adolescents who are victims of trauma, Dr. Michele Berk said.
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OV-101 shows promise for Angelman syndrome
A novel drug affecting the GABAergic system improved sleep problems in a sample of adults and adolescents with Angelman Syndrome.
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Mindfulness training for parents boosted mental health measures
A small open-label study suggests mindfulness could be a good fit for low-income parents.
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Movement disorders in children warrant screening evaluations
SEATTLE – Psychiatrists should be able to tackle basic assessment of movement disorders since these can arise for psychopharmacological treatment...
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Talk to adolescents about sexual assault
SEATTLE – Social worker with expertise in trauma encourages clinicians to ask patients about sexual assault.
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Collaborative approach for suicidal youth helps providers, too
SEATTLE – The CAMS framework is proven to be effective in adults and is starting to make inroads in the pediatric population.
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Toddler gaze patterns heritable, stable over time
Autism researchers studying social-visual engagement find new evidence from a cohort of twins.
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Homeless youth and risk: Untangling role of executive function
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Psychoeducation program for military families improves function, reduces symptoms
A novel psychoeducation program developed for military families has been shown to improve family functioning and reduce psychological symptoms in...
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rTMS investigated in autism spectrum disorder
Key clinical point: rTMS, a brain stimulation technology, might help improve executive function in older teens and young adults with autism...
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Phelan-McDermid syndrome behaviors close to those in autism
Key clinical point: Behavioral screening did not reveal significant differences between children with idiopathic autism spectrum disorder and...
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Daily cookie makes no dent in ADHD diet effect
An inconsistent snack food does not appear to alter effects of restricted diet in children with ADHD.
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Medicaid scripts reveal rise in risky polypharmacy in children
Key clinical point: Trends in Medicaid prescription data show more contraindicated psychotropic drug combinations in children over a 10-year...