Topics: Child Psychiatry

While culturally we have become more aware of the prevalence and consequences of bullying, it remains a significant problem and a frequent reason for presentation for psychiatric care. National surveys indicate that bullying affects up to 50% of students.

Topics: Child Psychiatry

As summer wanes and children return to school, it is a natural time to reconsider the relationship of child psychiatry and the schools. Children have no choice but to return to school when the summer ends.

The Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) says if a student has a disability, and he or she is not making effective progress, then specially-designed instruction and/or related services may be required in order to make effective progress.

Controversies about the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in children continue to be a stock feature of journals and blogs.

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem among adults and adolescents, and we all know that painkillers, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines can be bought on the street by people who don’t need them for medical reasons. However, not a lot of research has been done on misuse of prescription drugs by kids with legitimate prescriptions.