Tag Archives: American Psychiatric Association
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: A New Diagnostic Approach to Chronic Irritability in Youth
An 8-year-old boy with frequent temper outbursts is evaluated. ”Dillon,” an 8-year-old boy living with his parents and his younger brother, was evaluated because his parents were at their “wits’ end” regarding how to handle his explosive outbursts, which were occurring several times a day. Ms. A, Dillon’s mother, stated, “It has gotten to the […]
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NEW YORK ― During an impassioned speech in a packed room of more than 10,000 mental health professionals, Vice President Joseph Biden highlighted the urgent need for more general, child, and Veterans Affairs (VA) psychiatrists in the United States. “We need you more than ever. And quite frankly, we need more of you than exists […]
Vice President Biden Hails ‘Astounding Possibilities’ in BRAIN Initiative, Parity Law
Vice President Biden Hails ‘Astounding Possibilities’ in BRAIN Initiative, Parity Law Understanding of the brain and treatment of mental illness and brain diseases are at a transformative crossroads. That’s what Vice President Joe Biden said today as he presented the William C. Menninger Memorial Convocation Lecture at APA’s 2014 annual meeting in New York City. […]
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