Animal-assisted therapy is becoming increasingly popular, but there are no specific recommendations for its use in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry. This systematic review indicates that canine-assisted therapy can be positive, but should be carefully planned and implemented.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder presenting to pediatric services. This review explores pharmacological treatment options and disparities in treatment guidelines across Europe.
Psychiatric disorders are among the most common health problems in children and adolescents. This internationally informed review identifies the best-practice strategies and care models for pediatric mental health.
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Signs of scurvy are non-specific and wide ranging, so vitamin C deficiency is often misdiagnosed. This is the first case of DVT caused by large pelvic subperiosteal hematomas in an autistic boy with severe dietary restriction.
In patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors like atomoxetine may show mild effectiveness in addressing both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. The relative efficacy of branded …
The importance of sleep in supporting mental health has been observed by medical professionals for over a century [ 1 ]. Moreover, the close ties between sleep health and psychiatric well-being emerge early in life [ 2 ]. Childhood and adolescence …
Brain states are the manifestation of a delicate multilevel orchestration of activity and silencing of brain circuits required for each discrete state to function. While some circuits are state independent, others exhibit significant changes from …
Impaired basic academic skills (e.g., word recognition) are common in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The underlying neuropsychological and neural correlates of impaired Chinese reading skills in children with ADHD …
Antipsychotic prescribing trends vary internationally, albeit off-label use remains high (i.e., target symptoms). We aim to describe antipsychotic use, target conditions, target symptoms and dosing regimens in children and adolescents in Ireland.
Brain states are the manifestation of a delicate multilevel orchestration of activity and silencing of brain circuits required for each discrete state to function. While some circuits are state independent, others exhibit significant changes from …
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are among the most common health issues in childhood and adolescence. Psychiatric disorders are known to be overrepresented among children using child welfare services and placed in out-of-home care (OHC).
