Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians
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
78. Are Youth Athletes Burning Out? 2 Questions To Ask at Every Sports Physical with Dr. Joel Brenner (Summer Replay))
Send us Fan MailSummer sports physical season is here! Before you sign that next pre-participation physical, are you asking the questions that could help prevent burnout, overuse injuries, and early sports dropout? In this timely replay, pediatric sports medicine expert Dr. Joel Brenner shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help young athletes stay healthy—and stay in the game. Learn why
77. ADHD Unlocked: Earn CME Credit
Send us Fan MailWould you be surprised to learn that there has been a MAJOR INCREASE in child mental health visits in primary care? A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found clinically significant increases in child mental health visits over a 10-year period. While ADHD remained the most common MH concern, ANXIETY visits rose by 300% from 2014-2023. We know that it can be challenging a
76. 5 Things That Will CHANGE Your Practice
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
64. Mystery Case: 12yo ADHD "acts like she is on speed"
Send us Fan MailLet's kick off the new year with a NEW Mystery Case! Dr. Elise Fallucco works through the case of a 12-year-old girl with ADHD and a family history of bipolar. After starting a new stimulant medication, the patient exhibits what seems like 'super ADHD.' Could this be a medication side effect, emerging bipolar, or something else? Dr. Fallucco guides you through a deta
63. Top 3 Things I Learned in 2025
Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco reviews the highlights from 2025 and the TOP THREE things she learned about Child Mental Health from 2025 podcast episodes. Celebrate surpassing 50 episodes, explore exciting new episode formats like 'mystery cases,' and gain insights from impactful discussions with parents about ADHD and anxiety in children. Tune in for excerpts from some of the most
62. Letting Go of Perfect: Finding Joy this Holiday Season
Send us Fan MailAs a recovering perfectionist, Dr. Elise Fallucco shares insights ad strategies, for combating perfectionism, especially during the holiday season. Do YOU have some unrealistic expectations for yourself? Do you want permission to take some pressure off so that you can enJOY the holiday season? If so, take a listen!0:00 Letting Go of Perfect01:02 Defining Perfectionism02:32 Adapt
61. ADHD + Anxiety: Rapid Review of Medication treatment
Send us Fan MailNavigating Treatment for ADHD and Anxiety in KidsEver wondered which to treat first in kids who have both ADHD and anxiety? Dr. Elise Fallucco, child psychiatrist, tackles this common dilemma in the latest episode of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians. She shares fresh insights and data, stressing the importance of starting with stimulant medication for ADHD. Dr. Elise al
60. Cannabis and Teen Mental Health: 3 Things You Should Know
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of CANNABIS and its impact on the developing teen brain and MENTAL HEALTH. Dr. Fallucco discusses the latest research on THC and CBD, revealing how modern cannabis has become significantly more potent. Learn about the risks associated with adolescent cannabis use, such as impaired prefrontal cortex development, increased anxiety risk, a
59. PMDD: How Hormones Can Affect Teenage Girls with Laurina
Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco welcomes Laurina, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four. Laurina shares her experience parenting her teenage daughter, Beth, who has ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers Beth's initial symptoms, her treatment journey and the discovery of Beth's premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Laurina offers insights on tracking symptoms and treatment
58. Mystery Case: "My ADHD medicine stops working sometimes"
Send us Fan MailOn this MYSTERY CASE episode of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians, Dr. Elise Fallucco dives into the case of a 12-year-old girl with ADHD whose symptoms are "on again, off again". Join us to work through a differential diagnosis, discover the history, and most importantly learn about HOW TO HELP! Let's unlock the mystery together!00:00 Introduction to t
57. Teen SUICIDE peaks in October - What You can do to reduce risk
Send us Fan MailDid you know that teen suicide attempts PEAK in October? In this episode, we share why October is so stressful for US teens, what YOU can do in your office to identify and help teens with suicidal thoughts. FInally, we share THREE THINGS we wish everyone knew to reduce suicide risk in teens! 00:00 Introduction and World Mental Health Day01:07 The October Suicide Peak02:20 Factors
56. Challenging Child Behaviors: Help Families Use Selective Attention
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we talk about challenging child behaviors! We'll explore why these behaviors can be developmentally typical and introduce the selective attention strategy for handling them. Learn key techniques such as specific praise, time ins, and the stoplight approach to help parents manage green, yellow, and red behaviors. Additionally, discover important clinical questions to
55. What Parents wish you knew about ADHD with Ashley and Lauren
Send us Fan MailWhat do parents wish *all* clinicians knew about raising kids with ADHD? How can we ask more effective questions to learn about how ADHD symptoms are affecting a child's life at home and at school? We answer these questions and more in Part 3 of Child Mental Health talks w/ Parents about ADHD with Ashley and Lauren!00:00 Advice for Parents and Clinicians01:12 Advice for Clinic
54. Masking: Can you hide ADHD? with Ashley and Lauren
Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco talks with parents and neurodiversity advocates Ashley and Lauren about the concept of 'masking' symptoms in ADHD. They discuss how children, especially girls, consciously or unconsciously camouflage their ADHD symptoms to fit into social norms, and the emotional toll it takes. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Ashley and Lauren reveal how the
53. Early signs of ADHD with Lauren and Ashley
Send us Fan MailUnderstanding ADHD from a Parent's PerspectiveIn This episode of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians, we begin a new series, 'Child Mental Health Talks with Parents,' featuring advocates Ashley and Lauren, who share their experiences raising children with ADHD. They discuss the creation of a Mental Health and Neurodiversity PTA committee, early signs of ADHD
52. ADHD in Girls - All of the things you should know
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Fallucco dives into the nuances of ADHD in girls, explaining why it is so important to recognize girls with ADHD, how girls with ADHD present with different symptoms than boys, and why girls often go undiagnosed. She highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment to reduce risks like suicide, drug abuse, accidents, and social struggles. Dr. Fallu
51. ADHD or Bipolar? Red flags you cannot ignore with Dr. John Walkup
Send us Fan MailDo you have patients with severe ADHD who are just not getting better? Did you know that they *might* have undiagnosed bipolar? In this episode, Dr. Fallucco and Dr. John Walkup talk about how to distinguish bipolar disorder in children and teens from ADHD. They provide clinical pearls for clinicians and share examples from kids and teens with bipolar. Some Key differences betwe
50. Am I Bipolar? with Dr. John Walkup
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if one of your patients has bipolar? On this episode, we talk about the red flags for bipolar - and questions you can ask to determine whether they may have bipolar. We discuss key signs such as the inability to regulate upside mood, decreased need for sleep, hypersexuality, and grandiosity, providing concrete examples and questions to help guide your clinica
49. Mystery Case - 9 yo with anxiety and sudden behavioral problems
Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new segment called Mystery Case Files where we walk through a clinical case that presents a bit of mystery. Using the latest research and evidence, we discuss practical approaches to help YOU care for your patients effectively.This episode features the case of a nine-year-old boy with anxiety who develops new onset of behavior problems. 00:00 Introduction to Mystery
48. The Emotional Flu: A Teen Epidemic with Chase Fallucco
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Psyched for Peds, Dr. Elise Fallucco and her teenage son, Chase Fallucco, discuss the seasonal surge of mental health symptoms, termed the 'emotional flu,' impacting teenagers during October and November. They discuss:** What are the symptoms and signs of the emotional flu?** Why are October and November high-risk periods for the Emotional Flu?** What
47. How to Prevent Burnout in Parents: Tools and Tips that Work
Send us Fan MailIt's time to talk about the mental health impact of *parenting*... and what we can do about it. Join me and our special guest, Ashley, a working mom, as we explore practical tools and exercises to recognize and address signs of BURNOUT. This episode is for parents AND for all of us who need to take care of ourselves so that we can care for others. We talk about practical too
46. What do you do about Burnout with Dr. Jessi Gold
Send us Fan MailIf you think you may be experiencing burnout, what can you do? To answer this question, Dr. Fallucco discusses strategies to combat healthcare burnout with Dr. Jessi Gold, Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee Health System. WE discuss:* That systemic changes in Healthcare are urgently needed to reduce burnout.* Individual strategies to address burnout in the cur
45. Burnout in Healthcare: Recognizing the Signs with Dr. Jessi Gold
Send us Fan MailHALF of all healthcare workers are Burned Out. But most of us typically power through without recognizing the classic signs. How can you tell when you're going through burnout? And more importantly, what is it about the culture of medicine and healthcare that increases our risk of experiencing burnout? To help us sort through these issues and RECOGNIZE signs of burnout, we t
44. Summer Send-Off!
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we wrap up our first year of PsychEd4Peds and prepare for a summer break!Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-se
43. Curbside Child Psychiatry Consultation with your Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Programs!
Send us Fan MailDo you ever wish you had a child psychiatrist on speed dial? Well, now you can! This week, we talk about how to get connected to a Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCAP) near you that offers:* phone consultation with child psychiatrists to help you care for kids in your office* care navigation services to help you find resourcesI will walk you through what to expect
42. Implementing Change in Pedatric Practices with Dr. Lia Gaggino
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, meet Dr. Lia Gaggino, pediatrician and host of the child mental health and clinician well-being podcast, Pediatric Meltdown. She shares resources and tips to help practicing pediatricians including her now podcast, Pediatric Mental Health: Building Better Workflows. This new podcast is about how to implement change in pediatric practices from how to get buy-in fo
41. Taylor Swift: In my child mental health era
Send us Fan MailIn honor of the release of Taylor Swift’s 11th album, The Tortured Poet's Department, this is a special episode where I am joined by my tween daughter Julia, to share highlights from Swift's albums as well as from PsychEd4Peds episodes. I bet you never thought about how the album, Red, is related to ADHD meds. #childmentalhealth #swiftie #tsttpd #adhd #anxiety #parentmen
40. Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health
Send us Fan MailBetween 80-90% of US teens report that they use social media, but we are only beginning to understand how social media use affects mental health. I had the opportunity to talk about this with WAVYTV10 News Anchor, Sarah Goode. In this episode, I share clips from our conversation about how to help kids navigate social media, share tips for talking with teens about their social medi
39. Parents of Preschoolers: Why Parent Mental Health Matters!
Send us Fan MailDid you know that PARENTS of preschoolers are at HIGH risk for depression? *In the first 4 years of a child's life, 1 in 10 dads and 1 in 4 moms experience depression.*And depression in parents increased the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children. In this episode, we talk about why and how to support parents of preschoolers... so that we can help preschoolers w
38. Preschool Behavior: When is it a problem?
Send us Fan MailAround one and 10 preschool age, children, struggle with significant emotional and behavior problems, but it can be incredibly difficult to tell. How can you tell When a preschool age child might need further evaluation?In this episode, we talk about how to use a brief tool to determine whether a preschools behavior is normal, or may benefit from further evaluation. This tool is ca
37. Help kids develop Sports Character(ship) with Brian and Jen Harbin of Grit.org
Send us Fan MailWhat is the most important thing the parents can do to help older teen athletes? How can we harness sports another activities to help kids develop true confidence? For answers to these questions join us as we continue our convo with grit.org’s Brian and Jen Harbin.Guests: Brian and Jen Harbin are the leaders of grit.org whose mission is to improve, physical, mental, and emotional
36. Building Grit and Character through Sports with Brian and Jen Harbin of Grit.org
Send us Fan MailDo you want to learn strategies to help kids develop grit and character through sports and LIFE? We talk with Brian and Jen Harbin of Grit.org about how they use sports to help kids become more physically, emotionally, and mentally resilient. They share strategies about :** Using mantras to help kids push through challenges** How to shift your focus from WINNING to personal growth*
35. How to help kids love sports with Coach Peter Verhoef
Send us Fan MailIf you play sports or know a child who plays sports, you MUST listen to this podcast! Our guest is Coach Peter Verhoef, who has decades of experience preparing kids and teens for national and world competitions. We discuss ways that parents can keep kids involved in sports and prevent burnout. Key Points include:** Sports can be Transformational ** Tips for How WE can Keep kids
34. Preventing #Burnout in Youth Sports with Dr. Joel Brenner
Send us Fan MailDid you know almost 70% of kids drop out of sports by age 13? We talk with Dr. Joel Brenner, pediatric sports medicine physician and national expert in youth sports, about how to keep kids involved in sports. Dr. Brenner is the co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics' recent Clinical Report on on overuse injuries over-training and burnout in young athletes. He shar
33. ADHD and Anxiety Meds with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn: alpha agonists, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Send us Fan MailIt's time for some Advanced Q+A with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn about medication treatment for ADHD +/- Anxiety!?Q:? When do you use alpha agonists (like Clonidine, Guanfacine)??A: as adjunctive treatment for kids who are having trouble tolerating stimulants, and/or who have residual impulsivity when they're being treated with stimulants. Q: How can you prescribe alpha-agonist
32. Meds for ADHD and anxiety: What to treat first, which med to use
Send us Fan MailIs there a go-to medication to treat a child with both ADHD and anxiety? Join us as we continue the conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn from Cincinnati Children's Medical Center to discuss how to approach medication treatment for a child with ADHD and anxiety. We talk about which stimulants are better tolerated, when to use alpha 2 agonists (like clonidine and guanfacine),
31. ADHD or Anxiety? Making the right diagnosis with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
Send us Fan MailADHD and Anxiety and highly intertwined, so how can you tease them apart?Join us as Dr. Jeffrey Strawn shares clinical pearls about how to detect whether a child has ADHD, anxiety, or both! We discuss:* the consequences of untreated ADHD (especially social and educational impacts)* how ADHD and anxiety are related and that 30% of kids w/ ADHD have anxiety, too!Some take home messa
30. When an SSRI doesn’t work for depression with Dr. John Walkup
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when your patient doesn’t tolerate or doesn’t respond to an SSRI for depression? Join us as we discuss this issue and talk about non-SSRI medication‘s for depression.Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Crack
29. Distinguishing depression from normal teen moodiness and demoralization with Dr. John Walkup
Send us Fan MailHow can you tell if a teenager is depression or if it is just normal moodiness, stress, grief, or even demoralization? Dr. John Walkup joins us to talk about the cardinal features of depression... and how it LOOKS different than other forms of low mood.We talk about:1 - the distinct change in mood seen in teens with depression and how it is different from sadness2 - how you can us
28. Telehealth: The Good, The Bad, The Funny with Dr. Rachel Schare
Send us Fan MailAs pediatric practices incorporate more telehealth, what tips and tricks can help us navigate the challenges of virtual healthcare? Pediatrician Dr. Rachel Schare joins us to share the Good, the Bad, and the Funny in the world of Pediatric Telehealth.We discuss:Practical strategies for how to incorporate telehealth into busy pediatric practice:Focus mainly on follow-up visits for
27. Golden PsychEd4Peds Awards 2023
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 2 of PsychEd4Peds! To start this season, the Academy of PsychEd4Peds shares the winners of the 5 major PsychEd4Peds podcast awards from 2023.Featured Awards include:Best Ensemble - * the most popular episode featuring a group of hosts *Best Short Episode - * most helpful content in an episode ~10 minutes *Super Science Episode - * best episode about highly comp
26. Weighty Conversations w/ Parents: The "Yes AND" approach with Dr. Peggy Greco
Send us Fan MailAny conversations that involve *weight* can be really challenging and require a really thoughtful approach. This week, we chat with Dr. Peggy Greco, pediatric psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, about how to talk with parents when you're concerned about their child's health and weight OR the parent is *overly* concerned about their child's weight. We d
25. Weighty Conversations with teens: How to emphasize health instead of weight with Dr. Peggy Greco
Send us Fan MailDr. Peggy Greco shares practical tips for navigating challenging conversation with teens who have eating disorders and/or obesity including:* How to shift the conversation from WEIGHT to focus instead on HEALTH * How to focus on non-weight metrics of health such as:· mood· energy levels· activity levels· healthy eating habits· clarity of thinking* How
24. Screening and Managing Eating disorders in Primary care with Dr. Sarah Garwood
Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco interviews Dr. Sarah Garwood, a professor of pediatrics who specializes in eating disorders, about screening and managing eating disorders in primary care. They discuss screening tools, medical workup, and practical steps that pediatric clinicians can take to support children with eating disorders.Practical tools to identify kids who are struggling with eating d
23. Eating Disorders in Pediatrics with Dr. Jenn Goetz
Send us Fan MailHow can we identify kids at risk for eating disorders in pediatrics? How can we promote healthy relationships with food and with eating? Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Leah Goetz, a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in eating disorders, discusses:· the variety of eating disorders in kids, · the prevalence, and risk factors for developing an eating disorder·
22. Meds for preschoolers?
Send us Fan Mail"Help! My preschooler has been kicked out of child-care and no one in our area can evaluate and treat young kids!" When and how should you prescribe medication for preschoolers with emotional and behavioral problems? Dr. Elise Fallucco shares her thoughts and suggestions on evaluating and treating these children. In cases where children have failed or are unable to access
21. Parenting tips: Helping preschoolers with Dr. Joyce Harrison
Send us Fan Mail Parenting young children with behavioral outbursts can be very challenging. Dr. Joyce Harrison, early childhood psychiatrist from Kennedy Krieger / Johns Hopkins shares practical parenting tips and referral resources for families of young children.**What parenting tips could pediatric clinicians share with parents of preschool-aged children?o Stay calmo Positive instructions;
20. What causes temper tantrums in preschool-aged kids with Dr. Joyce Harrison
Send us Fan MailTemper tantrums can be so frustrating - for the child, the parent, the teacher, and everyone involved! On episode 20 of PsychEd4Peds, Dr. Joyce Harrison, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins, shares with us an "8 S" framework for evaluating kids with temper tantrums. Q: What is on the differential diagnosis for a 4 year old with te
19. Personalized medicine, pharmacogenetic testing: Is it ready for prime time?
Send us Fan MailCan we use information from our DNA to predict which medication will work for each of us? In this episode, Dr. Elise Fallucco talks about the latest information about pharmacogenetic testing and personalized medicine, and how they can (or cannot) be useful for treating ADHD, anxiety, and depressive disorders. She shares when and how pharmacogenetic testing can be useful. In additi
18. ADHD meds: Addressing family concerns, managing side effects
Send us Fan MailHow can we address family concerns about ADHD medications? What can we do to minimize and/or manage potential side effects? Join me as we discuss: 1- How to Address Common Parental concerns about meds for ADHDo Will his turn my kid into a Zombie? Mood changes? – stop if you notice theseo Are they addictive? – No.o Potential for diversion of meds 2 - The risks of untreated
17. ADHD meds made simple: How to choose and what to try next
Send us Fan MailWhich med do you choose for ADHD? What do you do if the first med doesn't work? Join me as we review a step-wise approach for prescribing meds for ADHD.Key points:*Stimulants are first-line treatment for ADHDStep 1: Choose which “class/type” of stimulant to startStep 2: Decide whether short or long-actingThree types of stimulants in my order of preference:1. MPH – my fave
16. When ADHD looks like behavioral problems
Send us Fan MailADHD does not always present with only inattention or distractibility. In this episode, we review a clinical case of a 9 yo boy with behavior problems and anger.go through the differential diagnosis share tools used in the evaluation discuss how to talk to parents about a diagnosis of ADHDand how to explain to kids what it means to have ADHDDr. Elise Fallucco is a child psychiatris
15. Tips for hard conversations: Asking kids about suicidality, offering hope to families with Dr. Brian Kurtz
Send us Fan MailHow do you ask kids about suicidality in a way that helps them feel comfortable enough to talk about it? And how do you tell unsuspecting parents that their child is suicidal? We provide a framework and some tips for approaching these challenging and important conversations with families. Along the way, we talk about the importance of· Normalizing· Doing “Vibe Checks”·
14. Screening for suicidality with Dr. Alisa Minkin
Send us Fan Mail The AAP/Bright Futures recommend screening all kids 12 years and older for suicide risk. Realistically, how do you incorporate another screening tool into your practice? Join us as we learn from Dr. Alisa Minkin, a primary care pediatrician who has spearheaded an effort to integrate screening for suicide risk in her large network of practices in the New York metropolitan area.
13. Teen Suicide: Simple things we can do to reduce risk
Send us Fan MailYouth suicide is the second leading cause of death in children, teens, and young adults in the US. Yet, there are so many things we can do to try to prevent morbidity and mortality. Dr. Brian Kurtz, child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical educator extraordinaire at Cincinnati Children’s hospital, joins me to discuss how pediatricians can help prevent suicide.**What increas
12. How I Interview Kids about Trauma
Send us Fan MailInterviewing kids with traumatic stress can be very challenging . Join me as I walk through a clinical case to review how to approach these challenging conversations with kids. We will cover: ** "red flags" indicating that a child might have traumatic stress ** the differential diagnosis for a child with "temper tantrums" or "outbursts" ** how to us
11. How to recognize traumatic stress in kids and get help w/ Dr. Brooks Keeshin
Send us Fan MailDid you know that 10% of kids in primary care are suffering from post-traumatic stress? We talk with Dr. Brooks Keeshin, child abuse pediatrician and child psychiatrist, about how to use the Pediatric Traumatic Stress Screening Tool to recognize the signs of PTSD, intervene and get kids the help they need.Key points include:1. Some kids with PTSD can seem like they are doing fine2.
10. Time-Saving Tips for managing mental health in primary care with Drs. Wendy Sapolsky, Kim DalPorto, Chanley Dudley
Send us Fan MailHow do primary care pediatricians take care of the growing volume of mental health problems in the setting of a busy private practice? Drs. Wendy Sapolsky, Kim DalPorto and Chanley Dudley, pediatric mental health champions in their large pediatric primary care private practice, Carithers Pediatric Group, share Time-saving Tips for managing the challenges of limited time, and increa
9. Depression Meds: Tips and Tricks for Prescribing w/ Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. Michaela Denison
Send us Fan MailHow do you choose which SSRI to start for child/teen depression? Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. Michaela Denison discuss the 3 SSRIs w/ best evidence for depression treatment in kids and teens :o Fluoxetine (Prozac)= FDA-approved for depression 8 yo+, activating, long half-life; Good for kids with fatigue, low motivationo Sertraline (Zoloft)= Works quickly, dose at night to help
8. Teen Depression: What every pediatrician needs to know with Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. Michaela Denison
Send us Fan MailHow can you tell if a teen has depression? Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. Michaela Denison discuss how depression is a hidden illness, and how you can use a 3-step approach to diagnose depression and suicide risk.o What every pediatrician needs to know about depression – *** 1 in 7 teens have experienced depression ***1 in 5 teens have seriously considered suicideo The Import
7. What causes autism w/ Dr. John Constantino and why genetic testing is so important
Send us Fan Mail What causes autism? Why are there so many more boys than girls with autism? And why is it so important to make sure that children with autism have genetic testing? We discuss this with our guest, Dr. John N. Constantino, child and adolescent psychiatrist and international expert in Autism Spectrum Disorder.* Boys tend to be more sensitive than girls to genetic risk for autism.*GE
06. Diagnosing Autism w/ Dr. John Constantino: Tools to help pediatric primary care clinicians
Send us Fan Mail*What if you could identify and diagnose autism in primary care, without having to wait years for children to be seen by a specialty autism center? We discuss this with our guest, Dr. John N. Constantino, a world-renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder who has done pioneering work in helping pediatric primary care clinicians distingui
05. Anxiety Medications: Which to choose with Dr. John Walkup
Send us Fan MailWhen you want to learn about medication treatment for anxiety, who could be better to ask than an international expert on anxiety psychopharmacology, Dr. John Walkup?In this episode, we learn about the "sharper, sparkly" medication that Dr. Walkup loves along with which medications work best for which kids and teenshow to safely prescribe SSRIs for anxietyhow to identify
04. Fearless Families with Dr. John Walkup: Anxiety Prevention and Personalized Screening
Send us Fan MailWhat if we could tell who was at risk for developing anxiety, and take action to help parents PREVENT or minimize anxiety in their child? Dr. John Walkup, international expert on anxiety in kids and teens, shares his wisdom about ways that pediatric clinicians can :- identify kids at risk for anxiety- help parents prevent/minimize anxiety in their child- determine when anxie
03. Calm Down: Practical interventions for anxiety with Dr. Peggy Greco
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we continue our conversation with pediatric psychologist extraordinaire, Peggy Greco, PhD about practical Interventions to help kids with anxietyWays to make the home environment more consistent, predictable Strategies that kids, teens can practice to reduce their anxietyOnline/Apps for anxiety that can be used with little kids, teens, and even parentsCheck out our
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Send us Fan MailWe talked with pediatric psychologist extraordinaire, Peggy Greco, PhD about how to better understand and identify anxiety in kids.Signs of anxiety in kidsHow parents describe kids with anxiety, and why it is hard for parents to know what is ”normal” How do you know when you cross-over from normal anxiety to an anxiety problem?· USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety in ALL k
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Send us Fan MailWhat is PsychEd4Peds all about? Dr. Elise Fallucco is a child psychiatrist and mom of 3 who trains and supports pediatric clinicians in child mental health careShe interviews other experts to share practical tools, tips, resources, and strategies to help pediatric clinicians take care of kids and teens with mental health problemsCheck out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resou
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