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AMA elects pediatrician to Board of Trustees; backs AAP policy on reproductive health care, gun safety, mental health

Charles J. Barone II, M.D., FAAP
Published: August 01, 2022
TOPICS: Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Safety
Abstract
The AMA House of Delegates addressed numerous issues affecting pediatricians, trainees and pediatric patients.
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FYI: PediaLink course, Pediatric Hospital Medicine PREP course, Retro Baby book

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hospital Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Telehealth Care
Abstract
PediaLink course, Pediatric Hospital Medicine PREP course, Retro Baby book
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New 988 number makes it easier to connect to Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Substance Abuse
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The new 988 number is expected to launch nationwide this summer.
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Board update: AAP investments to align with mission, vision, values

Anne Hegland, Editor in Chief
Published: June 03, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, COVID-19, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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The board also heard updates on COVID-19; equity, diversity and inclusion; and mental health.
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Use these coding strategies to get paid for addressing families’ emotional health

John C. Duby, M.D., FAAP, and Carole M. Lannon, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Billing & Coding, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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Using time-based CPT codes and Z codes can help clinicians financially sustain the time and resources needed to support family emotional health needs.
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Patients with mental illness present challenges for hospitalists in acute care units

Andrea Dean, M.D., FAAP
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Hospital Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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Acute care units are not designed to benefit mentally ill patients, and hospitalists must weigh the relative risks and benefits of prolonged holds vs. pursuing alternative outpatient treatment plans.
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AAP urges suicide screening despite USPSTF call for more research

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 12, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Bright Futures, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Preventive Medicine
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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10-24 years, and clinicians play a crucial role in supporting those who are at risk.
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7 chapters take part in QI project to identify, address families’ social needs

John I. Takayama, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Psychosocial Issues, Quality Improvement, COVID-19
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Parent advisers in California Chapter 1 helped develop inclusive policies and sensitive procedures to address social-emotional health.
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CDC reports on teens’ mental health during pandemic reveal alarming trends

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 31, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, School Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma, COVID-19, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Surveys show more than half of high school students experienced emotional abuse.
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COVID town hall panelists offer advice on supporting children’s mental health

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: March 21, 2022
TOPICS: Psychosocial Issues, School Health, COVID-19
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Panelists discussed the importance of regular school attendance.
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Prolonged grief disorder among updates in DSM-5-TR

Rebecca A. Baum, M.D., FAAP, and Terry Stancin, Ph.D., M.A., ABPP
Published: March 18, 2022
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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The grief response in about 10% of children continues longer than what might be expected.
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AAP addressing priorities identified at 2021 Leadership Conference

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Advocacy, Child Health Financing, Environmental Health, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Top resolutions called for action on health care financing; equity, diversity and inclusion; firearms safety and mental health.
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Study: 21% of teens experienced major depressive episode before pandemic

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 24, 2022
TOPICS: Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Public Health
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ADHD and anxiety are the two most common mental health conditions among youths ages 3-17.
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Teen girls’ ED visits for eating disorders spike during pandemic; overall pediatric ED visits drop

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 22, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Eating Disorders, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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Eating disorders may be triggered by pandemic-era stressors.
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How to talk about mental health with your child and pediatrician

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Community Pediatrics, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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Doctors can sort out whether talking with a mental health professional may be necessary.
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Report: Death rates for U.S. infants, children surpass other high-income countries

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: January 19, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Federal Policy, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Legislation, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Public Health, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Researchers say poverty, racial disparities and gun violence are key contributing factors.
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AAP continues to support care of transgender youths as more states push restrictions

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: January 06, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Legislation, Psychosocial Issues, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Bills aim to restrict restroom use, athletic teams and gender-affirming care.
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Surgeon general calls for action to protect children’s mental health

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: December 07, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Public Health, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Children's mental health issues will take a whole-of-society effort to address.
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AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees focusing on members’ well-being

Christina M. Kratlian, M.D., M.A.
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Career Development, Infectious Diseases, Medical Education, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Workforce
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Those who responded to a survey from the Section on Pediatric Trainees said they need scheduled time away from clinical responsibilities so they can go to their own doctor’s appointments and therapy.
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Many pediatric fellows say they would hide mental health treatment

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues
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Majority of trainees believe supervisors, patients and potential employers would look down on them if they sought mental health treatment.
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