Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the children who suffer from them. This week, we’re joined by Maya Kumar, MD, to talk about risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Dr. Kumar is an Adolescent Medicine Physician at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego. She is the Chair of the Adolescent Health Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3, and serves as the Chair of the Nutrition Committee for the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information, please visit: Academy for Eating Disorders  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Total Diet ApproachEating Disorder Fact Sheet for Educators Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders (for parents)Dr. Debra Katzman: The Role of the Pediatrician in Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Eating Disorders National Eating Disorders Association - Parent Toolkit Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine: Medical Management of Restrictive Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults Preventing Nutritional Disorders in Adolescents by Encouraging a Healthy Relationship With Food Preventing Obesity and Eating Disorders in Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report School Guide for Student with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa Understanding Eating Disorders in BC Schools: A Guide of Trauma Informed Practices for School Professionals

“The unique experiences of the past two years have put many of our kids and teens at risk for anxiety and depression.” Monika Roots, MD, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist; Co-founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of Bend Health; and an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins us to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for depression and anxiety in pediatric patients. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video: DepressionNAMI

What might be considered the ultimate developmental disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to Jason Emejuru, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist currently in private practice who specializes in autism evaluations. Dr. Emejuru, who was trained at Kennedy Kreiger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and has previously worked at Sheppard Pratt’s Center for Autism, joins us this week to discuss symptoms, recognition, and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Autism - Main Resource Portal AAP Clinical Report: Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder AAP Clinical Report: Promoting Optimal Development: Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders Through Developmental Surveillance and Screening Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R)Autism Navigator Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)

Suicide is one of the most dangerous epidemics currently plaguing adolescents and teenagers -- but asking the right questions could save a life. Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH, is a Pediatric Psychologist, Senior Associate Scientist in the Intramural Research Program at the National Institute of Mental Health at NIH, and one of the co-authors of the recent Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention released by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Horowitz joins us today to dissect the realities of recognizing and handling suicidal and self-harming behaviors in patients. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video - Self-Harm and Suicide AAP Suicide Prevention Campaign Toolkit Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) ToolkitPatient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention988

Recognizing patterns of defiant behaviors in children and adolescents can be very tricky -- how do we differentiate between a child with Conduct Disorder or ODD versus a child with developmentally normative behavior? In today’s episode, Josh Nadeau, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and Senior Clinical Director of Outpatient Services with Rogers Behavioral Health, discusses the nuances of having and diagnosing Conduct Disorder and ODD in children. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video - Disruptive Behavior and Aggression AACAPThe Incredible YearsDr. Alan KazdinParent Child Interaction Therapy

Mental health begins at birth, so establishing healthy relationships and examples of healthy behaviors for infants and children can make the world of a difference. Nikki Edge, PhD, joins us today to break down the science of infant and early childhood mental health, and discusses how clinicians and parents can foster healthy behaviors in children. Dr. Edge is a professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, director of an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program in Arkansas called Project PLAY, and the director of the Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video: Social and Emotional Problems in Children Birth to 5 AAP Webinar with Dr. Mary Margaret GleasonThe Incredible Years Pediatric Symptom ChecklistTriple PWisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental HealthAges and Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional Assessment Evaluation Measure Additional resources for parenting interventions A compendium of developmental screeners Helpful appendix on screeners (including maternal and social determinants)Interactive tool for social emotional screeners

School, relationships, development, parenting -- they are all impacted by the presence of ADHD in children. Recognizing particular patterns of behaviors, diagnosing them, and managing them are just the beginning. Barbara Hale-Richlen, MD, DFAPA, a dual board-certified psychiatrist in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, and founder of The Hale-Richlen Center for Psychiatry in Brookfield, Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the vast landscape of ADHD in children and adolescents. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video: Inattention and Impulsivity AACAP / ADHDJournal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: New Formulations of StimulantsWisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program

Untreated trauma in children and adolescents often leads to challenges in development and behavior — we know this. So what are we missing? How can we better understand our patients' trauma, with empathy and sincerity? Today, we are joined by Matt Jandrisevits, PhD, to answer some of these questions. Dr. Jandrisevits is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, a Child and Adolescent Psychologist at Children’s Wisconsin, and a behavioral health specialist for the Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Clinical Report: Children Exposed to Maltreatment: Assessment and the Role of Psychotropic Medication AAP Clinical Report: Clinical Considerations Related to the Behavioral Manifestations of Child Maltreatment AAP Clinical Report: Trauma-Informed Care AAP Policy Statement: Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress: Partnering With Families and Communities to Promote Relational Health AAP Policy Statement: Trauma-Informed Care in Child Health SystemsAAP Trauma-Informed CareAces AwareInternational Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network

When it comes to trauma, every child copes differently. However, trauma-informed practice in primary care can shape a family and child’s life. The ways in which we can screen for trauma, address it, and acknowledge it in medical practice matter. Matt Jandrisevits, PhD, joins us today to discuss how providers can best help their patients dealing with trauma. Dr. Jandrisevits is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, a Child and Adolescent Psychologist at Children’s Wisconsin, and a behavioral health specialist for the Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)National Child Traumatic Stress Network  Pediatric ACE’s and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS)SAMHSA Traumatic Event Screening Inventory (TESI) UCLA Child and Adolescent PTSD Reaction Index

Gender, sexuality, and gender expression play a very important part in the development of a child’s identity -- to question these identities can place a lot of pressure on one’s mental health. Today, we are joined by Scott Leibowitz, MD, to understand the unique role that the clinician has in supporting the navigation of these identities in patients. Dr. Leibowitz is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, co-lead for the Adolescent chapter for the World Professional Association of Transgender Health’s Standard of Care 8th version, and is on the WPATH Board of Directors. Dr. Leibowitz is the lead child and adolescent faculty trainer, and curriculum co-chair for the WPATH Global Education Institute, and led the Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Issues Committee for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as co-chairperson from 2013-2021. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Policy Statements and Technical Reports on LGBTQIA+ Youth Health and WellnessGLSENHuman Rights CampaignPFLAGWPATH

Substance Use Disorders are one of our most pressing public health crises. Today, we are joined by Lucien Gonzalez, MD, MS, FAAP, who gives us insights into the screening, treatment, and handling of Substance Use Disorders in children. Dr. Gonzalez is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Associate Program Director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry, and current Chairperson of the AAP Committee on Substance Use and Prevention. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video: Substance UseDrugfree.org / Treatment and Recovery NIDA Brief Screener for Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drugs (BSTAD) and Screening to Brief Intervention (S2BI)

Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, compulsive actions - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children comes to life in a variety of ways. The key to understanding OCD in your patients? Asking why. Katie Kreitzer, LPC, a practicing counselor and owner of the Center for Anxiety Disorders (an outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in Brookfield, Wisconsin), joins us today to help dissect the recognition and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: International OCD Foundation OCD Wisconsin Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Children’s Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale

'Doctor to Doctor' features psychiatrists, psychologists, and experts in the field of pediatric mental health who can outline what pediatric primary care clinicians need to know about common mental health concerns prevalent amongst children and adolescents today. 'Doctor to Doctor,' launching November 2022. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For additional information please visit: AACAP Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder AACAP Resources for Primary Care AAP Additional Mental Health Resources AAP Mental Health Initiatives Portal (all inclusive) AAP Mental Health National and Community Resources AAP Mental Health Physician Education and Training AAP Mental Health Practice Tools and Resources AAP Mental Health Resources for Families AAP Pediatric Mental Health Minute Video Series AAP Physician Health and Wellness AAP Policy Statement: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practice AAP Technical Report: Achieving the Pediatric Mental Health Competencies HealthyChildren.org