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

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur. Clinical trials reveal higher plasma exposure and adverse effects in younger children, questioning the benefit-risk balance of these medications.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare providers must conduct comprehensive developmental and birth histories when evaluating ADHD, asking detailed questions about family behavioral patterns rather than simply inquiring about formal diagnoses, as older generations may have undiagnosed ADHD manifesting through impulsive behaviors, job instability, or recurrent accidents.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

The New York Times -- Mental Health

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Mental Healthcare for Veterans in TriWest States

Solara Mental Health

TriWest Healthcare Alliance commonly referred to as TriWest, is an insurance that is part of the VAs Community Care Network (CCN) that specifically serves veterans. TriWest is the VAs third-party administrator responsible for developing and administering regional networks of high-performing, licensed, and contracted health care providers.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

The New York Times -- Mental Health

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 1) trends (30) triggers (2) violence (14) volunteering (1) well-being (92) well-being. (20)

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Reverted Rights Celebration!

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 1) trends (30) triggers (2) violence (14) volunteering (1) well-being (92) well-being. (20)