View episode transcript Featured guest: Dawn Dore-Stites, Ph.D. Objectives · Understand the interplay between depression and sleep. · Review non-pharmacological interventions for insomnia. · Understand how cognitive behavioral therapy can improve sleep. · Review possible medications for insomnia. Resources · Effectiveness of clonidine in child and adolescent sleep disorders (Psychiatry Investigations) · Pharmacotherapy for insomnia in children and adolescents: a rational approach (Uptodate) · Time for bed: parent-set bedtimes associated with improved sleep and daytime functioning in adolesc ..read more

View episode transcript Featured guest: Daniel Maixner, M.D. Objectives · Define treatment resistant depression. · Define electroconvulsive therapy, and its risks, benefits, and rationale for treatment modality. · Define transcranial magnetic stimulation, and its risks, benefits, and rationale for treatment modality. · Define ketamine therapy for treatment resistant depression, and its risks, benefits, and rationale for a treatment modality. Resources · Systematic review: electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant mood disorders in children and adolescents (European Child & Adole ..read more

View episode transcript Featured guest: Alejandra Arango, Ph.D. Objectives · Define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). · Define how CBT and/or DBT can help with depression. · Define when each type of therapy is indicated. Resources · Dialectical behavior therapy for nonsuicidal self-injury and depression among adolescents: preliminary meta-analytic evidence (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) · Combined treatment with cognitive-behavioural therapy in adolescent depression: meta-analysis (British Journal of Psychiatry) · Mental health strategies to ..read more

View episode transcript Featured guest: Cheryl King, Ph.D. Objectives · Differentiate the importance of assessing for suicidality and depression separately. · Understand misconceptions about depression and suicide. · Apply lethal means reduction strategies. Resources · Adaptive testing technologies (The CASSY) (Adaptive Testing Technologies) · Risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) · Turning a psychiatric crisis into a chance to prevent firearm injury · Parents’ Guide to Home Firearm Safety (Injury Prevention Center) · Prospective de ..read more

View episode transcript Featured guests: Joanna Quigley, M.D. and Alejandra Arango, Ph.D. Objectives · Review the neurobiology of depression. · Determine appropriate screening tools for depression for the screening of children and adolescents. · Differentiate between depression presentation in children versus adults. Resources · Mental Health Surveillance Among Children (CDC) · Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management (AAP) Disclosures Alejandra Arango, Ph.D. has disclosed a relevant fin ..read more

View episode transcript Featured guest: Amy VandenBerg, PharmD, BCPP Objectives · Identify appropriate selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for the management of depression in pediatric patients and how they work. · Identify appropriate serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for the management of depression in pediatric patients and how they work. · Discuss the black-box warning associated with these medications. · Identify symptoms of serotonin syndrome. · Identify symptoms of discontinuation syndrome. Resources · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (StatPearls) · Demystifying ..read more

Featured guests: Breana Lewis, LMSW, and Martha Kerr, LMSW, Child Protection Team Objectives: Define child protective services Identify who a mandated reporter is Complete a 3200 Identify different ways in which child protective services can support a child and family Resources: Reporting process (michigan.gov)  Report of actual or suspected child abuse or neglect (MDHS) Credits available: 0.75 Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series. For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship ..read more

This activity qualifies towards Michigan State Licensure requirements for Human Trafficking. Featured guests: Andy Duncan, NP, and Bethany Mohr, M.D., Child Protection Team Disclosure: Andrea Duncan was an employee of Phillips Healthcare up until 7/6/21. Objectives: Identify some red flags for human trafficking Identify potential assessment tools  Develop pediatric specific assessment skills for the assessment of human trafficking Resources: A short screening tool to identify victims of child sex trafficking in the health care setting (Pediatric Emergency Care) Credits available ..read more

This activity qualifies towards Michigan State Licensure requirements for Human Trafficking. Featured guests: Bridgette Carr, J.D., Human Trafficking Clinic at Michigan Law, and Michelle Munro-Kramer, Ph.D., CNM, FNP-BC, School of Nursing Objectives: Define what the different types of human trafficking Identify those at risk of being trafficked Resources: University of Michigan Human Trafficking Collaborative Credits available: 0.75 Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series. For CME credit details, including education ..read more

Featured guests: Renee Cassidy, RN, and Susan Burgess, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC Objectives: Appraise coping strategies to utilize with youth experiencing a psychiatric crisis Describe the differences in good coping and poor coping Resources: CBT and mindfulness manuals (Free account required - Trails to Wellness)  Smiling Mind  Insight Timer app Credits available: 0.50 Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series. For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship disclosures, and credit c ..read more