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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. 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. June 30, 2025.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2. Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD ADHD risk factors encompass both genetic and environmental components that significantly impact child development. ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4. Risk Factors for ADHD EP: 7.

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Power, Privilege & Controlling the Narrative: Vested Interests in ‘Mental Health’

Mad in America

It was written by David Hansen, a crisis worker at a person-centred, survivor-led mental health crisis service. I have tasked myself with mapping out my understanding of how therapy and mental health relate to politics. Mental health is also political. Is therapy political? Is therapy political?

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Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD Pediatricians serve as frontline healthcare providers for ADHD diagnosis and treatment, positioned at the initial point of contact alongside schools where children first present with concerning symptoms. Subscribe Now!

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Part 4: Neurodiversity: New Paradigm, or Trojan Horse?

Mad in America

Within this, some parts of the neurodiversity movement take an uncritical or neutral perspective on the validity of psychiatric diagnoses such as—but not limited to—ASD and ADHD, backed up by unsubstantiated claims about biological and genetic causal factors. The consequences for assessment and therapy were described in Part 3.