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 how we talk to families about stimulants Emphasize that stimulants support wakefulness, alertness, and motivation rather than directly improving attention (based on Dr. Nico Dosenbach’s Cell study)4 - Remember the brain prefers gradual changeReview Dr. Jeff Strawn’s SSRI cross-titration approach while monitoring serotonergic side effects; 5 - Prioritize clinician wellbeing!00:00 Season Lessons Overview00:19 Ask Better ADHD Questions01:07 Energy Drinks and Sleep Clues02:37 What Stimulants Really Do03:54 Brain Prefers Gradual Med Changes04:29 Cross Titration SSRI Switching06:41 Clinician Wellbeing Matters07:26 Thanks and Stay ConnectedLinks to Episodes Referenced:69. How to Switch SSRIS with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn71. ADHD stimulants do NOT impact the brain’s attention networks with Dr. Nico Dosenbach74. Burnout in Healthcare: “The Pitt”, Stats, and Solutions!75. Beyond the Buzz: Energy Drinks, Teen Health, and Safer Ways to Stay Energized with Roshni Patel Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds

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