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Tips for Managing Mental Health Disorders in Children with Autism
April 24, 2025
“It used to be that when a diagnosis of autism was given, no other mental health comorbidities could be recognized,” explains Ruth E.K. Stein,
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Using CBT to Support Pediatric Patients with Depression
March 27, 2025
“As primary care providers, we can help our pediatric patients with depression using basic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools,” explains pediatrician and REACH faculty
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Adolescent Cannabis Use and Harm Reduction
February 26, 2025
“We know that 10% of adult cannabis users will develop a substance use disorder or addiction. That number is double in adolescents,” explains child
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How Clinicians Can Partner with Schools to Support Pediatric Patients
January 30, 2025
“Clinicians who are aware of and know how to direct parents to obtain services for children within the school system can make an enormous
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Spotting OCD in Pediatric Patients
December 19, 2024
“Even among skilled clinicians, misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD can delay diagnosis and treatment,” explains Carla E. Marin, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and
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Why Clinicians Should Consider Coding by Time for Mental Health Care
November 21, 2024
“Many primary care providers are still coding by medical decision-making for mental health care,” explains Eugene Hershorin, MD, a REACH faculty member and medical
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ADHD and Racial Disparities: What Clinicians Can Do
October 24, 2024
“When a parent of color raises concerns about their child’s behavior, clinicians should always stop to assess for underlying disorders,” explains child and adolescent
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When Adolescent Patients Transition to College: The Provider’s Role
September 26, 2024
“Any transition is a time that our patients can trip and fall,” explains Tina Nicholson, MD, a family doctor specializing in children and youth
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Is it autism, or something else?
August 23, 2024
With Autism Spectrum Disorder, early screening and intervention are essential—with diagnosis ideally made in early childhood. But as shared in our recent article about
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