with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
For those of you who have seen my med fact sheets for ADHD and mood disorders, this is the third installment for the selective serotonin uptake inhibitors/SSRIs. Escitalopram is also known as commonly known as Lexapro (brand name). Escitalopram is used as a second line agent for pediatric depression and anxiety. It is NOT approved …
This is the second of my new handout series: Medications and Mood: Handouts for Patient Education. This time it is for Sertraline, another Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), that is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression. In case you missed it, my prior post on Fluoxetine explored SSRIs and the Black Box Warning, check …
Anxiety and depression is a common condition in childhood that often goes undiagnosed. It goes way more than just temporary feeling of “blahs” or the more common developmental fears of childhood. When children have these symptoms that interfere with their day to day activities and relationships or their sleep–it can be a signal for something …
If you are a parent, chances are you have a love-hate relationship with screens. Especially if your child is into Fortnite, Roblox or Minecraft. Or maybe they are watching the newest toy reveal on YouTube Kids? Or watching a famous YouTuber play their favorite video game? I know. I’m there with you. It’s hard raising …
Sometimes relationships end. It is one of the more common “adverse childhood experiences” that can occur over the course of a child’s lifetime. Almost 50% of all first time marriages will end in divorce within 15 years, according to the CDC . The Truth About ACEs Infographic by RWJF on RWJF.org It is never an …
As a behavioral pediatrician I often see children who have sleep issues–whether it be taking a long time to sleep, night wakings or refusing to sleep. One of the first things I must do is to determine whether there is a medical reason for the sleep challenges or if it is purely behavioral. One of …
On Monday, the revised two-part Guidelines for Adolescent Depression-Primary Care (GLAD-PC) were published in Pediatrics. The original guidelines were released in 2007. The guidelines reflect 10 years of additional research and evidence around what practices can do to prepare, identify and begin to manage teen depression (part I) and guidance around ongoing management (part II). …
In my clinic, I tend to see a lot of children for anxiety. They don’t come to me saying, “Dr. Bauer, I feel anxious or worried” rather they are being seen because they have mood swings and tantrums. Or they cannot sleep. They cannot separate from their parent. They may just clam up. Sometimes they …
When the time comes to have your child take medicine, one of the first questions parents ask is, “Is it available as a liquid or is it a pill?” The thought of having a child swallow a pill for the first time can be daunting. That’s why you should not wait until your child needs …
I personally love to cook and I have always involved my children in the kitchen, even at a young age. It’s a great way to bond, promote cooking skills and an appreciation of healthy, home-cooked meals. By involving their child during meal planning, grocery shopping and food prep/cooking in the kitchen, children become much more …
