Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians

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78. Are Youth Athletes Burning Out? 2 Questions To Ask at Every Sports Physical with Dr. Joel Brenner (Summer Replay))

June 30, 2026

Send us Fan MailSummer sports physical season is here! Before you sign that next pre-participation physical, are you asking the questions that could help prevent burnout, overuse injuries, and early sports dropout? In this timely replay, pediatric sports medicine expert Dr. Joel Brenner shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help young athletes stay healthy—and stay in the game. Learn why early sports specialization may do more harm than good, how much rest young athletes really need,...

77. ADHD Unlocked: Earn CME Credit

June 16, 2026

Send us Fan MailWould you be surprised to learn that there has been a MAJOR INCREASE in child mental health visits in primary care?  A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found clinically significant increases in child mental health visits over a 10-year period.  While ADHD remained the most common MH concern, ANXIETY visits rose by 300% from 2014-2023. We know that it can be challenging and sometimes nearly impossible to connect these children and families with specialty child mental...

76. 5 Things That Will CHANGE Your Practice

June 09, 2026

Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco reviews five practice-changing lessons from the previous season of Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians: 1 - Ask better questions For example, use Dr. Waxmonsky’s ADHD assessment prompt, “When is the hardest time of day, and what is going on there?” to guide ADHD medication choice2 - Look for the problem behind the problem Ask teens about energy drinks/caffeine and sleep timing, recognizing energy drink use may signal sleep deprivation; 3 - Update ho...