Tag Archives: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Easing the Psychiatrist Shortage: Targeting Med Students Early

October 27th, 2012 - 12:30 pm

It’s no secret that there is a national shortage of psychiatrists. The situation is quite dire, according to the National Institute on Mental Health. In recent years, fewer than 5 percent of medical school students have applied for psychiatry related … Continue reading →

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Epigenetics — how do they impact mood disorders?

October 26th, 2012 - 5:43 pm

Marin Veldic, M.D., a psychiatrist in the Mayo Clinic Mood Disorders Clinic is doing some very interesting reserach in epigenetics – that is, that study of how environmental factors outside of parents and original genetic code impact/change our genetic predisposition. More specifically, Dr. … Continue reading →

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Mayo Researchers Develop New Tools to Better Treat ADHD Patients in Early Stages

October 26th, 2012 - 11:28 am

SAN FRANCISCO — Mayo Clinic researchers are presenting new findings on the early treatment of child and adolescent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder this week at the American Academy of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry annual meeting in San Francisco. They include … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic learning, teaching childhood mental health

October 25th, 2012 - 5:24 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers are sharing their latest research findings and expertise this week at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Meeting in San Francisco. The meeting is also a good chance for our physicians to learn about the … Continue reading →

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GABA and glutamate– unlocking the mysteries of childhood depression

October 25th, 2012 - 4:46 pm

Paul Croarkin, D.O., M.S., hosted a research panel at the American Academy of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry meeting in San Franisico this week. He and his fellow presenters are looking for an objective measure to gauge how well chemicals and other therapies are working … Continue reading →

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New Research Findings Presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Meeting

October 17th, 2011 - 11:17 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers are sharing their latest research findings this week at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Meeting in Toronto. Research findings will run the gamut with topics including new assessments of bi-polar treatment, tackling the shortage … Continue reading →

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