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Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream. Functional impairments in social reciprocity, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors are the hallmark diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with an estimated prevalence between 1% and 2% of the U.S. population (2). More recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (3) suggest that one in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children in the United States have been identified
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Mashup Score: 2A Path to Wellness: Finding My Purpose - 2 day(s) ago
No matter who you are, you can make plans, but your purpose in life may emerge from an unexpected event. My experiences serve as an example of how even the best of plans can suddenly get overturned. Early in my life, I thought I was destined to become a behavioral analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), but my career goal was derailed by forces outside my control. I was raised by a single mother who battled substance use and had barely enough to provide for a family of five. My home was
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Mashup Score: 1Examining State Licensing Requirements for Select Master’s-Level Behavioral Health Providers for Children - 4 day(s) ago
Objective: The authors examined licensing requirements for select children’s behavioral health care providers. Methods: Statutes and regulations as of October 2021 were reviewed for licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Results: All jurisdictions had laws regarding postgraduate training and license portability. No jurisdiction included language about specialized postgraduate training related to serving children and families or cultural competence. Other policies that related to the structure, composition, and authority of licensing boards varied across states and licensure types. Conclusions: In their efforts to address barriers to licensure, expand the workforce, and ensure that children have access to high-quality and culturally responsive care, states could consider their statutes and regulations.
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Objective: The authors investigated the neural impact of intranasal oxytocin on emotion processing areas in youths with severe irritability in the context of disruptive mood and behavior disorders. Methods: Fifty-two participants with severe irritability, as measured by a score ≥4 on the Affective Reactivity Index (ARI), with diagnoses of disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) and/or disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) were randomly assigned to treatment with intranasal oxytocin or placebo daily for 3 weeks. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at the end of the trial; the primary outcomes were measures of irritability on the ARI and ratings on the Clinical Global Impressions severity scale (CGI-S) focusing on DBD and DMDD symptoms, and secondary outcomes included the CGI improvement scale (CGI-I) and ratings of proactive and reactive aggressive behavior on the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire. Forty-three participants (22 in the oxytocin group and 21 in the pl
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Objective: Schizophrenia often occurs during youth, and psychosis risk syndrome occurs before the onset of psychosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether the visual event-related potential responses in youths with psychosis risk syndrome were defective in the presence of interference stimuli and associated with their clinical outcomes. Methods: A total of 223 participants, including 122 patients with psychosis risk syndrome, 50 patients with emotional disorders, and 51 healthy control subjects, were assessed. Baseline EEG was recorded during the three-stimulus visual oddball task. The event-related potentials induced by square pictures with different colors were measured. Almost all patients with psychosis risk syndrome were followed up for 12 months and were reclassified into three subgroups: conversion, symptomatic, and remission. The differences in baseline event-related potential responses were compared among the clinical outcome subgroups. Results: The average N2 amplit
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Mashup Score: 1April 2024 AJP Editor Spotlight - 8 day(s) ago
American Journal of Psychiatry Deputy Editor Daniel S. Pine, M.D., discusses the articles “N2 Responses in Youths With Psychosis Risk Syndrome and Their Asso…
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Mashup Score: 4Integrating Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic - 8 day(s) ago
Demand for mental health services has dramatically increased in recent years, raising concerns about the availability of service providers to meet these increased needs. One approach to expanding access to care is the use of highly qualified board-certified psychiatric pharmacists (BCPPs). However, the implementation of programs for integrating BCPPs has not been well characterized in community mental health settings. This column describes the development and implementation of a comprehensive practice model to incorporate BCPPs in a certified community behavioral health clinic. The authors report the results from the first 14 months of BCPP integration (based on 3,221 direct patient care interventions), offer recommendations, and highlight lessons learned.
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Mashup Score: 5Finding Worth Amid a Life With Autism - 8 day(s) ago
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development. Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the
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Objective: Learning health care networks can significantly improve the effectiveness, consistency, and cost-effectiveness of care delivery. As part of a data harmonization process, incorporation of the perspectives of community partners to maximize the relevance and utility of the data is critical. Methods: A mixed-methods focus group study was conducted with early psychosis program providers, leadership, service users, and family members to explore their priorities regarding data collection in early psychosis care. Focus group transcripts were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Twenty-two focus groups comprising 178 participants were conducted across 10 early psychosis programs. Participants considered functioning, quality of life, recovery, and symptoms of psychosis as key outcomes to assess, although variation by participants’ roles was also evident. Participants emphasized the clinical utility of assessing a broad range of predictors of care outcomes, favored a broad conc
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Mashup Score: 3The Role of Black Churches in Promoting Mental Health for Communities of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Black Americans - 10 day(s) ago
Objective: Churches in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods serve as safe havens in many Black communities. Churches provide faith and charitable services but often have limited resources to address the mental health needs of their communities. This article reports on a collaborative effort, driven by members of a Black church, to understand mental health needs, coping strategies, and resilience factors in a community of socioeconomically disadvantaged Black Americans. Methods: A community-based participatory research effort was established among a church, a community mental health organization, clinicians, and researchers to interview and survey individuals residing near the church. Results: The sample consisted of 59 adults, most of whom were ages 46–65 years, men (N=34, 58%), and unemployed (N=46, 78%). Mean scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 (9.2±7.7) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder–7 scale (9.4±6.7) were almost three times higher than those reported by studies
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Conceptualizing autism spectrum disorder as being within the range of normal human diversity is key to appropriate treatment. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #CelebrateDifferences https://t.co/x4gvpiBwHL https://t.co/jLdFjZxzNs