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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

SHOW MORE The FDA will update ADHD medication labels, warning of weight loss risks in children under 6, urging careful monitoring by health care professionals. Health care professionals should monitor the child’s growth and development and provide necessary interventions to mitigate weight loss.” FDA Drug Safety Communication.

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Could I Have an Eating Disorder?

ADDitude

Whatever the reason, eating disorders in midlife and older women are not uncommon, yet they are under-recognized. In research examining eating disorder symptoms among women aged 45 to 61, body dissatisfaction was cited as a key risk factor. 2 They have the second-highest mortality rate among all psychiatric disorders.

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Oxford strengthens global mindfulness research with £1 million gift

Department of Psychiatry News

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

She was “not the most sociable,” her mother adds, noting that when they watch videos of birthday parties and similar events, she seemed to be on the periphery of events and interacted with others only once prompted. Amy is described as a sweet, easygoing child who had normal developmental milestones.

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New OPM-MEG brain scanner installed at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity (OHBA)

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Oxford-developed support for child anxiety to be adapted for families in Chile

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Accept all cookies Reject all non-essential cookies Find out more Accessibility Cookies Contact us IT Support Knowledge Base Log in About News Events Our research Study with us Work with us Our team 60 seconds with. In February 2023, it was recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry

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