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Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

Elise Fallucco M.D. 76 episodes Latest Jun 9, 2026

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians is a podcast designed for pediatric clinicians to help them identify, manage, and support children and teens with mental health problems. Hosted by Dr. Elise Fallucco, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and mother of three, the show features interviews with experts in child psychiatry, psychology, and pediatrics. Each episode provides practical tools, tips, and strategies for addressing mental health issues in young patients. The podcast aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and confidence to support kids and teens effectively.

Episodes

76. 5 Things That Will CHANGE Your Practice Jun 9, 2026 585 Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco reviews five practice-changing lessons from the previous season of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians: 1 - Ask better questions For example, use Dr. Waxmonsky’s ADHD assessment prompt, “When is the hardest time of day, and what is going on there?” to guide ADHD medication choice2 - Look for the problem behind the problem Ask teens about energy drinks/ca
75. Beyond the Buzz: Energy Drinks, Teen Health, and Safer Ways to Stay Energized with Roshni Patel Jun 2, 2026 1340 Send us Fan MailHighly caffeinated energy drinks are taking the teenage world by storm! While the AAP (Peds) says that these beverages are NOT safe, a growing number of kids and teens use them.  To help us learn the latest about the health risks, join this conversation with Registered Dietitian, Roshni Patel! We talk about:What is really INSIDE these eye-catching, bright, metallic cans?Hint: poten
74. Burnout in Healthcare: "The Pitt", Stats, and Solutions! May 13, 2026 811 Send us Fan MailLet's talk about clinician wellbeing and burnout...In this episode, Dr. Elise Fallucco shares results from the recent AMA national survey about physician and APP burnout, and then shifts to talk about the portrayal of burnout and boundaries in a scene from HBO's "The Pitt".  She shared resources to address SYSTEMIC issues that contribute to burnout -The  AMA&apo
73. ADHD Clinical Pearls: Measuring what matters with Dr. James Waxmonsky Apr 28, 2026 953 Send us Fan MailThree Clinical Pearls for Evaluating and Treating ADHD Dr. Elise Fallucco chats with Dr. James Waxmonsky (Chair of Child Psychiatry at Penn State) about practical strategies to evaluate and treat children and teens with ADHD. Clinical Pearl #1 - Ask Patients about their biggest Challenge and define their Goals, Set Relevant Finish LinesDr. Waxmonsky emphasizes starting with family-
72. Can we develop Tolerance to stimulants? with Dr. James Waxmonsky Apr 21, 2026 1337 Send us Fan MailDoes our brain adapt to stimulant medication over time, develop tolerance, so that we require higher doses to achieve the same effect?When patients tell us their stimulant doesn't seem as helpful (after working well for a while), could this be tolerance? ... or could it be something else? To answer these questions, Dr. Elise Fallucco chats with Dr. James Waxmonsky, co-PI for N
71. ADHD stimulants do NOT impact the brain's attention networks?!?! with Dr. Nico Dosenbach Apr 7, 2026 1490 Send us Fan MailBench to Bedside: How ADHD Stimulants Really Work—Arousal and Reward, Not Attention NetworksDr. Elise Fallucco launches a new “Bench to Bedside” series and interviews Dr. Nico Dosenbach, senior author of a ground-breaking fMRI study published in CELL  that found that  stimulants do NOT significantly change the brain’s attention networks!?!?! Instead, effects are strongest in arousa
70. Anxiety that has failed 2 SSRIs: How to switch and which med to choose next with Dr. Strawn Mar 31, 2026 1002 Send us Fan MailSSRI Switching in Pediatrics: When to Try a Third SSRI, When to Use Luvox, and Key Metabolism PearlsDr. Elise Fallucco continues her discussion with child psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Strawn (University of Cincinnati; co-author of Stahl’s DePrescribing) on practical tips regarding how to stop/decrease an SSRI and switch to another SSRI (or SNRI) for pediatric anxiety. Highlights from t
69. How to Switch SSRIs with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn Mar 24, 2026 1178 Send us Fan Mail3 Ways to Switch SSRIs in Kids: Direct Switch vs Taper vs Cross-Titration Dr. Elise Fallucco continues a conversation with child psychiatrist and anxiety GURU Dr. Jeffrey Strawn about evidence-informed ways to switch SSRIs in pediatric patients when an adequate trial hasn’t led to remission. They review 3 strategies:1.    direct stop/starta.    Stop SSRI#1 then start SSRI#2: best f
68. Deprescribing - The Science and Art of Stopping Medication with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn Mar 3, 2026 1034 Send us Fan MailWhat is the safest, most effective way to taper or stop psychotropic meds in children and teens? Dr. Elise Fallucco kicks off a new Deprescribing series with guest Dr. Jeffrey Strawn, coauthor of Stahl’s Deprescriber’s Guide.   They discuss how  clinicians and patients “deprescribe” in real life, and what can happen when tapering off or abruptly stopping medication including: how t
67. From Screen Addiction to Sextortion: Your Guide to Digital Safety with Tech Insider Ashley Feb 24, 2026 1093 Send us Fan MailOn Part 3 of our Series on Tech and Child Mental Health, Dr. Elise Fallucco continues her conversation with Ashley (Tech Insider, Senior Manager of Global Risk Assessment at Twitch)  about:"Screen addiction" How to talk with kids and teens about online privacy and potential dangers like groomers and sextortion in an age-appropriate way Go-to resources for families navigat
66. Keeping Kids Safer Online with Tech-Insider Ashley: Parental Controls, Hidden App Risks, and Tech Alternatives to Smartphones Feb 17, 2026 1211 Send us Fan MailHow can parents set real boundaries around kids’ screen use when every app has different settings—and kids can get around them? In part two of this tech safety series, Dr. Elise Fallucco continues her conversation with tech trust-and-safety insider (and mom) Ashley, senior manager of global risk assessment at Twitch. They break down why parents need to set parental controls inside
65. Digital Dangers: Tips from a Tech Insider Feb 10, 2026 1282 Send us Fan MailJust when you thought it was safe to let kids play online... a Tech Insider shares surprising information about online/digital safety.  Dr. Fallucco chats with a seasoned professional in the trust and safety field about...How to balance the benefits of technology while minimizing RISKS like exposure to violence, cyberbullying, and grooming. How to set up a Child Tech contract - tha

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