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What is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

WebThe child and adolescent psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and the treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and/or behavior affecting children, adolescents, …

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Resources for Parents

WebLiving with Mental Illness: Books, Stories, and Memoirs. AACAP's Consumer Issues Committee developed a list of books for families that can be rich educational tools and …

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Severe Shortage of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

WebWashington, DC, May 4, 2022 – The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) released updated workforce maps illustrating the severe national shortage of …

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Resource Centers

WebAACAP Resource Centers empower consumers through patient education. Each AACAP Resource Center contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to frequently asked …

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Helping Children Cope with Chronic Illness

WebHelping Children Cope with Chronic Illness. D. Richard Martini, M.D. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. The …

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Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): …

WebAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Parents' Medication Guide Work Group CHAIR: Timothy E. Wilens, MD MEMBERS: Mina K. Dulcan, MD Stephanie Hartselle, MD

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Talking To Kids About Mental Illnesses

WebWhen talking about mental illnesses, parents should: communicate in a straightforward manner. communicate at a level that is appropriate to a child's age and development …

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Diversity and Culture in Child Mental Health Care

WebWhen a mental health professional is needed, it is important to find someone who understands that culture can affect your child’s behavior, development, diagnosis, and …

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Principles of Care for Children in Residential Treatment Centers

WebThe key components of family-centered residential treatment are consistent with the Building Bridges resolution (SAMHSA, 2008) and include the following:i. Maximize regular contact …

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Questions to Ask Before Psychiatric Hospitalization of Your

WebParents should raise these questions before their child or adolescent is admitted to the hospital. Parents who are informed and included as part of their child's hospital treatment …

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Youth Organizations

WebYouth Move National. Youth M.O.V.E National is a youth led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by …

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Know Your Rights: Consent and Confidentiality

WebConfidentiality. Once a doctor patient relationship has been established then the patient has the following rights: to obtain complete information about their medical care. to inspect …

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CLINICAL EXAMPLES 2021 OFFICE AND OTHER OUTPATIENT …

WebQUESTIONS? • Please contact Karen Ferguson at [email protected] or 202-587-9670. • Karen is our Committee staff person and will either answer your …

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Award Opportunities

WebAACAP's mission is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through research, training, prevention, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment …

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FOR PROVIDERS: Taking a Client-Centered Sexual History

Web4 Ask adolescents for clarification when they say things you don’t understand. 4 Use reflective listening. Paraphrase what the young person has said and repeat it back to …

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CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

WebApril 24, 2020 CARES Act Provider Relief Fund The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that monies from the Provider Relief Fund have begun …

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ABNORMAL INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT SCALE (AIMS)

WebABNORMAL INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT SCALE (AIMS) Public Health Service NAME: Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration DATE: National Institute of …

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Mental Health in Disaster: Issues and Intervention

WebSchool-aged Children 6-11y/o. Sleep disturbances, nightmares. Angry outbursts, aggression. Safety concerns, irrational fears. Reminders trigger anxiety. Trauma evident …

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