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Eating Disorders in Adolescents: How can doctors better meet the challenge?
The eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia typically begin during adolescence. Each can have serious medical and psychological consequences. As clinicians confront the complexities of managing these potentially life-threatening disorders, a new study on how best to treat patients with … Continue reading
Eating Disorders in Teens: Will New Findings Improve Outcomes?
After the holidays, many of us make our annual New Year’s resolution to lose weight. All of us are concerned with our health, but perhaps no group is more focused on appearance than adolescents. Lots of messages in the media … Continue reading
Collaborating for Teen Mental Health: Primary Care & Specialists
Dr. David Keller, a Massachusetts pediatrician, wanted to help his patients with mental and behavior disorders, but often he wasn’t sure how. Like his colleagues, he had not been trained in mental health care and had no professional connection to … Continue reading
How new health laws promote ‘total health’ for teens
A number of federal laws that will significantly impact access to mental health services and promote integrated care have been signed into law in the last several years. These laws include the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) … Continue reading
When A Teen Attempts Suicide: What One Father Learned About Mental Illness
In the latest issue of Family Circle, a writer recounts the life-altering experience of his daughter’s suicide attempt – and how even the most attentive parents can remain completely unaware of their child’s torment. It’s a harrowing story, but, sadly … Continue reading
What Do The Mid-Terms Mean for Teen Mental Health?
We saw a major political upheaval with the mid-term elections. The media has offered extensive coverage and analysis of the results, focusing on the potential impact on health care reform. In the midst of all the discussion and speculation about … Continue reading
Your Teen And Screening, Part One
There has been a good deal of news lately about mental health screenings. Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics urged doctors to regularly screen for mental health disorders in adolescents and children. Those of us in the mental health community … Continue reading
