Tag Archives: depression

Depression in Kids and Teens – PediaCast 521

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Show Notes Description Dr Ariana Hoet and Dr Kristina Jiner return to the studio as we consider depression in children and teenagers. We explore risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management… and the latest research topics. We hope you can […]

Postpartum Depression… in Dads! – PediaCast 493

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Show Notes Description Dr David Levine visits the PediaCast studio as we consider postpartum depression… in dads! Depression and anxiety are common among new fathers but these conditions are often overlooked, which can impact the entire family in negative ways. […]

Anxiety in Children and Teenagers – PediaCast 432

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Show Notes Description Dr Anna Kerlek visits the studio as we consider anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the pediatric population, affecting every age from toddlers to teens. Join us as we […]

Measles, Junk Food, Depression – PediaCast 403

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Show Notes Description This week we cover more news parents can use! Topics include screen-free week; the impact of motherly depression on her child’s IQ; liquid nicotine and e-cigarette safety; protecting children from junk food ads; and dangerous complications of […]

Wintertime Blues – PediaCast 397

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Show Notes Description Our “Pediatrics in Plain Language” panel returns to the studio as we explore the wintertime blues. We consider some reasons for “feeling down” this time of year, including decreased sunlight and physical activity, sleep problems, school trouble […]

School Performance, Brain Tumors, W-Sitting – PediaCast 340

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a Zika Virus update and more News Parents Can Use. This week we consider how parental depression, bed time, and text messaging affect school grades. Dr Jonathan Finlay and […]

Teen Suicide – PediaCast 315

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Show Notes DESCRIPTION This week, Dr Mike takes a comprehensive look at Teen Suicide. We discuss the scope of the problem, risk factors, warning signs, prevention strategies, treatment options, long-term outlook for suicidal teens and ongoing research projects aimed at […]

Narcissists, Sex Education, E-Cigarettes – PediaCast 313

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Show Notes DESCRIPTION Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include raising little narcissists, divorce & obesity, sex education, pre-teen depression, smoking and E-cigarettes. TOPICS Raising Little Narcissists Divorce […]

Vitamin D, Cigars, Mozart – PediaCast 198

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Join Dr Mike as he covers news parents can use and adds three scientific studies to our research round-up. Topics this week include Vitamin D and its link to depression, dissolvable tobacco and nicotine (bad!), flavored cigars (also bad!), milk […]