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How it’s used and how it compares to other ADHD medications Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD Key Takeaways Methylphenidate is one of the two stimulants widely used to treat symptoms of ADHD. It helps the brain regulate att...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-for-parenting-anxious-kids/  en Español any well-meaning parents try to protect anxious kids from their fears, but overprotecting can actually make anxiety worse. Here are pointers for helping kids cope with...

A long-acting, slower release medication for ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD Key Takeaways Vyvanse is a long-acting stimulant medication for ADHD that is a prodrug — one that isn’t active until it’s metabolized in th...

A look at how they work and when they are recommended for kids with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Sarper Taskiran, MD Key Takeaways Stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall are most effective for reducing symptoms of ADHD but are...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-children-manage-fears/ Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Fears are an inescapable part of being a kid: Hiding behind the couch during a thunderstorm. Being sure there’s something in the closet — a monster! P...

Recommended treatment for children under 5 is behavioral therapy, not stimulant medication Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Andrew Adesman, MD , Mark A. Stein, PhD What You'll Learn How is an ADHD diagnosis made in little kids? What is the best...

What to look for, and how to handle them Writer: Roy Boorady, MD Clinical Expert: Roy Boorady, MD Key Takeaways Common ADHD medication side effects include sleep problems, reduced appetite, slower growth, headaches, and irritability when medication w...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/separation-issues-in-young-children/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español Walking away when your child doesn’t want you to go feels terrible. Kids make it pretty clear that they don’t like it, either. Their tears, pleas ...

And what we don't know Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD Key Takeaways Stimulant medications for ADHD leave the body quickly, so side effects, when they occur, are temporary. Research shows stimulants are safe for...

What we know about the long-term effects of stimulants taken for ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Roy Boorady, MD What You'll Learn How do ADHD medications work? Do ADHD meds change a child’s personality? Are there long-term effects of tak...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/tips-calming-anxious-kids/  Writer: Michaela Searfoorce en Español Anyone who’s met me knows that I’m the homeschooling mother of six smart, funny, adventurous, noisy children ranging from infant to teenager. Many pe...

Should kids go off stimulant medication in the summer? Clinical Expert: Alan Ravitz, MD, MS Key Takeaways ADHD medication breaks (“drug holidays”), typically during summer vacation, should be done under doctor supervision. A break can be helpful fo...

Strategies for tracking down medication or finding a good alternative Writer: Andrew Adesman, MD, and Anna Krevskaya, MD Clinical Expert: Andrew Adesman, MD, and Anna Krevskaya, MD In recent years, many new stimulant medications have been approved by the FD...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-and-climate-anxiety/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español If you’re worried about climate change, you’re not alone. The dire headlines and frightening predictions have lots of people on edge, and kids are no ...

Effective forms of therapy and medication Writer: Caroline Miller What You'll Learn What are the factors to consider in choosing treatment for a child with anxiety? What are the different kinds of therapy for treating anxiety in children? What are the d...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/help-kids-scared-of-going-to-the-doctor/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Let’s be honest: Few of us look forward to doctor appointments, but when kids are scared of going to the doctor, parents know that even ...

Kids learn to handle the bully in the brain Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? How does CBT help kids with anxiety? What is intensive treatment for kids with anxi...

Antidepressants trump all others as the most effective evidence-based choice Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD Key Takeaways Antidepressants called SSRIs are the best anxiety medications for children, with minimal side effe...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-with-sleepover-anxiety/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español Waren’s daughter, Amy, begged her mom to let her go on her first sleepover. But her friend retreated to her parents’ bedroom, and when Amy awoke ...

Exposure with response prevention is the gold standard Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn Why does avoiding anxiety triggers make anxiety worse? How does “exposure with response prevention” work? What is th...