In the Media - August
Education, Medication, and More
One in Five Preschoolers in the US Demonstrates Mental Health Issues When Entering Kindergarten
Source: e! Science News
Social competence and behavior problems that are evident at kindergarten and first grade are known to be strong predictors of a child's academic and social functioning. However, findings reported in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggest that psychosocial risk factors can be identified even earlier and can be observed during the transition from preschool to formal schooling.
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Developing Early Detection and Potential Preventive Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
Source: IMHRO
If teens who are at risk for developing psychosis can be identified and treated before the onset of a full-blown illness, they have a chance to bypass years of disability. Understanding how genetic defects can lead to the symptoms of psychotic disorders may someday allow doctors to give at-risk teens an even better chance at ongoing health than they have today.
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Identifying Youth at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Source: Psych Central
Can teens and young adults who will later develop bipolar disorder be diagnosed and treated prior to developing full-blown symptoms? Recent research has moved closer toward being able to identify individuals at high risk for bipolar disorder while still in their teens or early adulthood.
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