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Tardive Dyskinesia: Treat Functional Impairment, Not the AIMS Score

Psychiatric Times

VMAT2 inhibitors, approved in 2017, represent a significant advancement in the treatment of TD, offering evidence-based options for managing symptoms. Miller, MD Key Takeaways TD is often underreported and misdiagnosed, despite being a well-known adverse effect of antipsychotic medications, leading to inadequate treatment.

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Autism Subtypes, Brain Connectivity Patterns Revealed in New ASD Research

ADDitude

6 Specifically, individuals with greater ASD traits exhibited weaker connections between the thalamus (crucial for sensory and motor signals) and the putamen (crucial for learning) brain regions, as well as the salience networks (essential for self-awareness, emotional regulation , and attention). link] 2 Sanders, S.J. Lichtenstein, P.,

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

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Identifying the Signs of Anxiety in Teens – and When to Get Help

Clear Behavioral Health

While not all teens develop anxiety, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms in anxious teens that may indicate a need for extra support. This can include practicing self-care, seeking healthy support from others, and engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment. 2017, December). Anxiety Disorders.

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Identifying the Signs of Anxiety in Teens – and When to Get Help

Clear Behavioral Health

While not all teens develop anxiety, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms in anxious teens that may indicate a need for extra support. This can include practicing self-care, seeking healthy support from others, and engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment. 2017, December). Anxiety Disorders.

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Self Care Tips for Winter Months

Dr. Deb

Deb Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Self Care Tips for Winter Months Posted by Dr. Deb at 7:26 PM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: self-care , winter Newer Post Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)

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Study: Rise in ADHD Diagnoses Reflects Greater Education, Not Prevalence

ADDitude

The study says diagnoses are following greater awareness and less stigma, along with improved education, training, and symptom recognition, particularly in historically overlooked girls, women , and racial and ethnic minorities. Self-harm as the first presentation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescents. in the U.S.

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