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ADHD Treatment Options

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Patient empowerment remains crucial in treatment planning, as involving children in goal-setting and decision-making increases treatment adherence and success rates, even with young patients around age ten who can meaningfully participate in shared decision-making processes.

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Nonstimulant Therapies for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Both medications carry important safety considerations including potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring careful monitoring and education about distinguishing medication-related intrusive thoughts from situational mental health concerns.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Osser, MD July 10th 2020 Treating ADHD in Children: Concerns, Controversies, Safety Measures Leela Magavi, MD May 8th 2025 The New York Times Moves the Goalposts on ADHD Daniel Morehead, MD August 15th 2016 ADHD in Older Adults David W. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4.

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Intergenerational Gaps and the Role of Technology in Psychiatric Leadership: A Trainee’s Perspective

Psychiatric Times

As the newest cohort in psychiatric training, they are digital natives, accustomed to rapid information retrieval, online simulations, and mental health apps. 9 Another major technological shift in medicine has been the integration of electronic health records (EHRs). A similar divide exists in the field of mental health.

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Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Before reaching specialized behavioral health services, families typically consult pediatricians who must possess comprehensive knowledge of ADHD presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment approaches. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4.

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How Epigenetics Could Revolutionize ADHD Care

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A 101 on Epigenetics Reading Genes Genes play an important role in shaping a wide range of traits and characteristics, from hair and eye color to susceptibility to mental health conditions. Epigenetic alterations have been linked to numerous poor health outcomes. Sources 1 Edlow AG. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(10):e2129674.

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Testosterone and ADHD in Men: Is There a Link?

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While testosterone levels fluctuate slightly throughout the course of the day, their levels remain stable from the end of adolescence until roughly age 40. Similar results were found in a 2024 systematic review of 55 studies investigating the role of pubertal hormones on mental health conditions.