Mental Health
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Brain Structure Differs in Youth With Conduct Disorder
Kids with conduct disorder may have lower volume in limbic and striatal areas of the brain, new study finds.
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Be Aware of Cutaneous Signs
Identifying Munchausen syndrome by proxy early is critical, as the mortality rate is extremely high.
From the Journals
Strong Sibling Link With Autism Spectrum Disorder
When a baby had more than one older sibling with autism, the family recurrence rate rose to 36.9%, a large and diverse study finds.
Behavioral Consult
School Avoidance
School avoidance is very important to identify and address quickly, as it can intensify and threaten development.
From the Journals
Gut Biomarkers Accurately Flag Autism Spectrum Disorder
The findings could form the basis for development of a noninvasive diagnostic test for ASD and also provide novel therapeutic targets.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Climate Change, Climate Anxiety, Climate Hope
Between sensationalized news coverage, political controversy, and international disasters, it is no wonder some youth are overwhelmed by climate...
Letters from Maine
Chronic Absenteeism
The family that treats school attendance as optional is likely to produce adults who take a similarly nonchalant attitude toward their employment...
From the Journals
Genetic Test Combo May Help Identify Global Development Delay
The combined approach increased detection rates and may save families time and costs.
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What Toxic Stress Can Do to Health
Stress from adverse childhood experiences, which can have endocrine and other impacts, may be treated with a multidisciplinary team.
Behavioral Consult
Help! More Clinicians Are Needed to Manage Care for Children With Autism. How About You?
PCP detection and care for children with ASD is complex, so pediatricians need to learn the skills.
Commentary
The Management of Anxiety in Primary Care
SSRIs are good to reach for first but most patients with anxiety would benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy.