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Pediatric ADHD Topic Center

Michelle Martel, PhD
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10/31/2024
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares insights from her session on ADHD in women presented at the 2024 Psych Congress.
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares insights from her session on ADHD in women presented at the 2024 Psych Congress.
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares...
10/31/2024
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Timothy Wilens, MD
Videos
09/18/2024
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides...
09/18/2024
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09/11/2024
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09/11/2024
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News
09/04/2024
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in...
09/04/2024
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08/27/2024
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both...
08/27/2024
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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN
Videos
08/22/2024
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC,...
08/22/2024
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08/14/2024
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain,...
08/14/2024
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07/02/2024
Do you know what the DSM-5-TR says on this topic? Find out with this quiz!
Do you know what the DSM-5-TR says on this topic? Find out with this quiz!
Do you know what the DSM-5-TR...
07/02/2024
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FDA Approves First Liquid, Non-Stimulant for Pediatric ADHD
News
06/11/2024
The FDA approved Tris Pharma, Inc.’s ONYDA™ XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-daily extended-release oral suspension medication, for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
The FDA approved Tris Pharma, Inc.’s ONYDA™ XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-daily extended-release oral suspension medication, for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
The FDA approved Tris Pharma,...
06/11/2024
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05/31/2024
While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
While treatments that improve...
05/31/2024
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05/17/2024
A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
A literature review presented...
05/17/2024
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Timothy Wilens, MD
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09/18/2024
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides...
09/18/2024
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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN
Videos
08/22/2024
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC,...
08/22/2024
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Greg Mattingly, MD, and Elizabeth Judd, NP, MHS
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06/05/2023
Greg Mattingly, MD, and Elizabeth Judd, NP, MHS, discuss how clinicians can incorporate non-stimulant medication into their ADHD treatment plans.
Greg Mattingly, MD, and Elizabeth Judd, NP, MHS, discuss how clinicians can incorporate non-stimulant medication into their ADHD treatment plans.
Greg Mattingly, MD, and...
06/05/2023
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Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS
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06/01/2022
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, discusses living with, treating, and managing pediatric ADHD over the summer months. Dr Maletic gives practical advice for clinicians treating these patients and knowledge to share with caretakers.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, discusses living with, treating, and managing pediatric ADHD over the summer months. Dr Maletic gives practical advice for clinicians treating these patients and knowledge to share with caretakers.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS,...
06/01/2022
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Manpreet Singh
Videos
12/16/2021
Manpreet Singh, MD, MS, discusses introducing stimulant therapy for ADHD management, differentiating pediatric ADHD from mood disorders, and gender or ethnic bias during diagnosis.
Manpreet Singh, MD, MS, discusses introducing stimulant therapy for ADHD management, differentiating pediatric ADHD from mood disorders, and gender or ethnic bias during diagnosis.
Manpreet Singh, MD, MS,...
12/16/2021
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Manpreet Singh
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12/07/2021
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS, offers "clinical clues" to clinicians on how to distinguish ADHD from primary mood disorders or other conditions and also discusses comorbid conditions in pediatric ADHD. 
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS, offers "clinical clues" to clinicians on how to distinguish ADHD from primary mood disorders or other conditions and also discusses comorbid conditions in pediatric ADHD. 
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS, offers...
12/07/2021
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Manpreet Singh
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11/22/2021
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS, director, offers tips for clinicians to maintain manage expectations and the best possible care for patients with ADHD throughout the holiday season.
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS, director, offers tips for clinicians to maintain manage expectations and the best possible care for patients with ADHD throughout the holiday season.
Manpreet K Singh, MD, MS,...
11/22/2021
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Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
11/05/2021
Greg Mattingly, MD, discusses the “hot topics” in pediatric attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that were presented at the recent Psych Congress in San Antonio.
Greg Mattingly, MD, discusses the “hot topics” in pediatric attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that were presented at the recent Psych Congress in San Antonio.
Greg Mattingly, MD, discusses...
11/05/2021
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Vlad Maletic, MD, MS
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10/14/2021
Dr Maletic is interviewed about the pandemic’s impact on different age groups of children with pediatric ADHD and how parents and schools can support children during the back-to-school transition.
Dr Maletic is interviewed about the pandemic’s impact on different age groups of children with pediatric ADHD and how parents and schools can support children during the back-to-school transition.
Dr Maletic is interviewed about...
10/14/2021
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Vlad Maletic, MD, MS
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09/08/2021
Increased screen time, diet changes, social impacts affects and other COVID-19 pandemic outcomes impact children with pediatric ADHD at varying levels depending on disorder severity, says Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS.
Increased screen time, diet changes, social impacts affects and other COVID-19 pandemic outcomes impact children with pediatric ADHD at varying levels depending on disorder severity, says Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS.
Increased screen time, diet...
09/08/2021
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Jonathan Meyer, MD
Videos
11/11/2024
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his clinical insights on schizophrenia management.
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his clinical insights on schizophrenia management.
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his...
11/11/2024
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Desiree Matthews
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11/07/2024
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Watch these exclusive insights...
11/07/2024
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Marc Agronin
Videos
11/02/2024
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some...
11/02/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD.
Videos
10/28/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, offers clinical guidance for managing adverse affects from schizophrenia treatment, including weight gain and movement disorder
Christoph Correll, MD, offers clinical guidance for managing adverse affects from schizophrenia treatment, including weight gain and movement disorder
Christoph Correll, MD, offers...
10/28/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD
Videos
10/16/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides...
10/16/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD
Videos
10/08/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews some of the key prodromal and accentuated psychotic symptoms that serve as early indicators of schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews some of the key prodromal and accentuated psychotic symptoms that serve as early indicators of schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews...
10/08/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO
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09/30/2024
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO,...
09/30/2024
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Timothy Wilens, MD
Videos
09/18/2024
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides...
09/18/2024
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In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
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While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
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A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
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  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
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01/29/2019
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01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
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01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
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01/28/2019
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While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
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A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
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A larger span of spoken words was genetically linked with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and more ADHD symptoms in infants, but by toddlerhood the genetic relationship was reversed.
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11/05/2024
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10/09/2024
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