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Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

Elise Fallucco M.D.

59 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text Dr. Elise Fallucco welcomes Laurina, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four. Laurina shares her experience parenting her teenage daughter, Beth, who has ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers Beth's initial symptoms, her treatment journey and the discovery of Beth's premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Laurina offers insights on tracking symptoms and treatment options, providing valuable advice for clinicians and parents alike. Tune in to learn about managing ADHD, ...

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Send us a text Dr. Elise Fallucco welcomes Laurina, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four. Laurina shares her experience parenting her teenage daughter, Beth, who has ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers Beth's initial symptoms, her treatment journey and the discovery of Beth's premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Laurina offers insights on tracking symptoms and treatment options, providing valuable advice for clinicians and parents alike. Tune in to learn about managing ADHD, ...

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Episodes (20/59)

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

59 ADHD, Anxiety, and Hormonal Changes in Teenage Girls with Laurina

Send us a text Dr. Elise Fallucco welcomes Laurina, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four. Laurina shares her experience parenting her teenage daughter, Beth, who has ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers Beth's initial symptoms, her treatment journey and the discovery of Beth's premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Laurina offers insights on tracking symptoms and treatment options, providing valuable advice for clinicians and parents alike. Tune in to learn about managing ADHD, ...

6 days ago

21 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

58. Mystery Case: Fluctuating ADHD symptoms

Send us a text On this MYSTERY CASE episode of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians, Dr. Elise Fallucco dives into the case of a 12-year-old girl with ADHD whose symptoms are "on again, off again". Join us to work through a differential diagnosis, discover the history, and most importantly learn about HOW TO HELP! Let's unlock the mystery together! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 Presenting the Mystery Case 01:13 Exploring Possible Causes 01:56 Investigating ...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

57. Teen SUICIDE peaks in October - What You can do to reduce risk

Send us a text Did you know that teen suicide attempts PEAK in October? In this episode, we share why October is so stressful for US teens, what YOU can do in your office to identify and help teens with suicidal thoughts. FInally, we share THREE THINGS we wish everyone knew to reduce suicide risk in teens! 00:00 Introduction and World Mental Health Day 01:07 The October Suicide Peak 02:20 Factors Contributing to October's Suicide Risk 04:39 Identifying At-Risk Groups 05:44 S...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

56. Challenging Child Behaviors: Help Families Use Selective Attention

Send us a text Join us as we talk about challenging child behaviors! We'll explore why these behaviors can be developmentally typical and introduce the selective attention strategy for handling them. Learn key techniques such as specific praise, time ins, and the stoplight approach to help parents manage green, yellow, and red behaviors. Additionally, discover important clinical questions to determine when children might need further evaluation and treatment. Join us for practical insights to...

1 month ago

20 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

55. What Parents wish you knew about ADHD with Ashley and Lauren

Send us a text What do parents wish *all* clinicians knew about raising kids with ADHD? How can we ask more effective questions to learn about how ADHD symptoms are affecting a child's life at home and at school? We answer these questions and more in Part 3 of Child Mental Health talks w/ Parents about ADHD with Ashley and Lauren! 00:00 Advice for Parents and Clinicians 01:12 Advice for Clinicians from Ashley 05:17 The Importance of Community and Support 05:17 Navigating ADHD as a Parent 08:5...

2 months ago

16 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

54. Can you hide ADHD symptoms? with Ashley and Lauren

Send us a text Dr. Elise Fallucco talks with parents and neurodiversity advocates Ashley and Lauren about the concept of 'masking' symptoms in ADHD. They discuss how children, especially girls, consciously or unconsciously camouflage their ADHD symptoms to fit into social norms, and the emotional toll it takes. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Ashley and Lauren reveal how they identified masking in their children and the impact it has on their emotional well-being and self-esteem. ...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

53. Early signs of ADHD with Lauren and Ashley

Send us a text Understanding ADHD from a Parent's Perspective In This episode of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians, we begin a new series, 'Child Mental Health Talks with Parents,' featuring advocates Ashley and Lauren, who share their experiences raising children with ADHD. They discuss the creation of a Mental Health and Neurodiversity PTA committee, early signs of ADHD in their children, and practical insights for clinicians. Listen in to understand how morning routines and psyc...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

52. ADHD in Girls - All of the things you should know

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Fallucco dives into the nuances of ADHD in girls, explaining why it is so important to recognize girls with ADHD, how girls with ADHD present with different symptoms than boys, and why girls often go undiagnosed. She highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment to reduce risks like suicide, drug abuse, accidents, and social struggles. Dr. Fallucco also discusses the subtle inattentive symptoms in girls, genetic risk factors, and ...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

51. Is it ADHD or Bipolar? with Dr. John Walkup

Send us a text Do you have patients with severe ADHD who are just not getting better? Did you know that they *might* have undiagnosed bipolar? In this episode, Dr. Fallucco and Dr. John Walkup talk about how to distinguish bipolar disorder in children and teens from ADHD. They provide clinical pearls for clinicians and share examples from kids and teens with bipolar. Some Key differences between ADHD and BIPOLAR highlighted include : - the nature of relationships in ADHD v...

7 months ago

14 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

50. Am I Bipolar? with Dr. John Walkup

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if one of your patients has bipolar? On this episode, we talk about the red flags for bipolar - and questions you can ask to determine whether they may have bipolar. We discuss key signs such as the inability to regulate upside mood, decreased need for sleep, hypersexuality, and grandiosity, providing concrete examples and questions to help guide your clinical assessment. Join Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. John Walkup as they offer valuable insights into dis...

8 months ago

13 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

49. Mystery Case - 9 yo with anxiety and sudden behavioral problems

Send us a text Welcome to our new segment called Mystery Case Files where we walk through a clinical case that presents a bit of mystery. Using the latest research and evidence, we discuss practical approaches to help YOU care for your patients effectively. This episode features the case of a nine-year-old boy with anxiety who develops new onset of behavior problems. 00:00 Introduction to Mystery Case Files 00:27 Today's Mystery case 00:27 Presenting the Case: A 9-Year-Old with Anxiety ...

8 months ago

12 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

48. The Emotional Flu: A New Epidemic Impacting Teens

Send us a text In this episode of Psyched for Peds, Dr. Elise Fallucco and her teenage son, Chase Fallucco, discuss the seasonal surge of mental health symptoms, termed the 'emotional flu,' impacting teenagers during October and November. They discuss: ** What are the symptoms and signs of the emotional flu? ** Why are October and November high-risk periods for the Emotional Flu? ** What can we do to "vaccinate" teens against the Emotional Flu? Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com...

11 months ago

17 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

47. How to Prevent Burnout in Parents: Tools and Tips that Work

Send us a text It's time to talk about the mental health impact of *parenting*... and what we can do about it. Join me and our special guest, Ashley, a working mom, as we explore practical tools and exercises to recognize and address signs of BURNOUT. This episode is for parents AND for all of us who need to take care of ourselves so that we can care for others. We talk about practical tools like: ** The stress continuum: Are you green, yellow, orange, or red? ** 'What's on your...

1 year ago

28 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

46. What do you do about Burnout with Dr. Jessi Gold

Send us a text If you think you may be experiencing burnout, what can you do? To answer this question, Dr. Fallucco discusses strategies to combat healthcare burnout with Dr. Jessi Gold, Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee Health System. WE discuss: * That systemic changes in Healthcare are urgently needed to reduce burnout. * Individual strategies to address burnout in the current healthcare system including: ----- practicing self-reflection - ...

1 year ago

16 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

45. Burnout in Healthcare: Recognizing the Signs with Dr. Jessi Gold

Send us a text HALF of all healthcare workers are Burned Out. But most of us typically power through without recognizing the classic signs. How can you tell when you're going through burnout? And more importantly, what is it about the culture of medicine and healthcare that increases our risk of experiencing burnout? To help us sort through these issues and RECOGNIZE signs of burnout, we talk with Dr. Jessi Gold, Psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer of the University of T...

1 year ago

22 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

44. Summer Send-Off!

Send us a text Join us as we wrap up our first year of PsychEd4Peds and prepare for a summer break! Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources. Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds

1 year ago

3 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

43. Curbside Child Psychiatry Consultation with your Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Programs!

Send us a text Do you ever wish you had a child psychiatrist on speed dial? Well, now you can! This week, we talk about how to get connected to a Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCAP) near you that offers: * phone consultation with child psychiatrists to help you care for kids in your office * care navigation services to help you find resources I will walk you through what to expect when you call your local PMHCAP and how they can be helpful for you and for your patients....

1 year ago

12 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

42. Implementing Change in Pedatric Practices with Dr. Lia Gaggino

Send us a text In this episode, meet Dr. Lia Gaggino, pediatrician and host of the child mental health and clinician well-being podcast, Pediatric Meltdown. She shares resources and tips to help practicing pediatricians including her now podcast, Pediatric Mental Health: Building Better Workflows. This new podcast is about how to implement change in pediatric practices from how to get buy-in for change, set goals, and engage your team in implementing change, plus tips on bil...

1 year ago

14 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

41. Taylor Swift: In my child mental health era

Send us a text In honor of the release of Taylor Swift’s 11th album, The Tortured Poet's Department, this is a special episode where I am joined by my tween daughter Julia, to share highlights from Swift's albums as well as from PsychEd4Peds episodes. I bet you never thought about how the album, Red, is related to ADHD meds. #childmentalhealth #swiftie #tsttpd #adhd #anxiety #parentmentalhealth Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources. Follow us on Instagram @psyc...

1 year ago

16 minutes

Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

40. Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health

Send us a text Between 80-90% of US teens report that they use social media, but we are only beginning to understand how social media use affects mental health. I had the opportunity to talk about this with WAVYTV10 News Anchor, Sarah Goode. In this episode, I share clips from our conversation about how to help kids navigate social media, share tips for talking with teens about their social media use, and share resources to help families develop a plan for healthy use of social media. ...

1 year ago

21 minutes