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Clinical Informatics Resources

WEBClinical informatics may include optimization and integration within the EHR, clinical decision support, improving research methodology, public health, and outcomes …

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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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Continuum of Mental Health Care

WEBNo. 42; Updated September 2023. Communities provide different types of treatment programs and services for children and adolescents with mental illnesses.

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

WEBSymptoms of DMDD. The symptoms of DMDD include: Severe temper outbursts at least three times a week. Sad, irritable, or angry mood almost every day. Reaction is bigger …

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Learning About Mental Illness

WEBAACAP provides the following resources for helping youth learn about mental illness: video interviews with youth and young adults, links to youth organizations and the AACAP …

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Talking To Kids About Mental Illnesses

WEBNo. 84; July 2017. Kids are naturally curious and have questions about mental illness. Understanding mental illness can be challenging for adults as well as for children.

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AACAP-PAC and You:

WEBWelcome to AACAP PAC. AACAP-PAC, the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) federal action committee, advocates for child and adolescent …

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Eating Disorders in Teens

WEBNo. 2; Updated March 2018. In the United States, as many as 10 in 100 young women suffer from an eating disorder. Disordered eating related to stress, poor nutritional …

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Moving into Adulthood FAQ

WEBFrequently Asked Questions What steps should you take to get ready for college or work if you have a mental health issue? Planning should start with treatment providers (doctors …

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Glossary of Symptoms and Illnesses

WEBThis glossary of brief definitions was developed to help teenagers, parents, teachers, and others learn more about the major mental illnesses, symptoms, and mental health …

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HIPAA and Medical Privacy

WEBNo. 129; Reviewed July 2019. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a Federal law that was originally passed by Congress in 1996.

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Practice Parameters

WEBPractice Parameters (now discontinued), authored by topic experts and the CQI, were intended to inform the practice of child and adolescent psychiatry in a wide variety of …

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How Common is ADHD

WEBAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD occurs in an estimated 3 to 5 percent of preschool and school-age children. Therefore, in a class of 25 to 30 children, …

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Alissa Hemke, MD, Receives AACAP’s Pilot Research Award for …

WEBWashington, DC, October 25, 2021 –The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce Alissa Hemke, MD, Acting Assistant …

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