ADHD, Anxiety & More: Child Mental Health for Pediatrics
ADHD, Anxiety & More - formerly Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians / PsychEd4Peds - is the podcast for pediatric primary care clinicians who want practical, evidence-based guidance for diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with mental health conditions.
Hosted by Elise Fallucco, MD, a nationally recognized child and adolescent psychiatrist and speaker whose educational programs have helped thousands of
pediatric clinicians improve their confidence in caring for children with mental health problems. This podcast is for pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, family physicians, and other pediatric clinicians who want to confidently care for kids with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral concerns, trauma, and other common pediatric mental health conditions.
Each episode translates the latest evidence into practical clinical pearls you can use in your office the very next day. Through conversations with leading experts in child psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, and behavioral health, Dr. Fallucco shares real-world strategies, diagnostic tips, medication guidance, and communication tools designed specifically for busy primary care clinicians.
Are you looking for answers to questions like:
• Which ADHD medication should I start first?
• When should I use a non-stimulant?
• How do I treat ADHD and anxiety together?
• Could this be ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, trauma, or a learning disorder?
• Which screening tools should I use?
• When should I start an SSRI?
• How do I manage common medication side effects?
• When should I refer to child psychiatry?
• How can I support children, teens, and families with confidence?
Whether you're evaluating ADHD, treating anxiety, managing behavioral challenges, prescribing stimulants or SSRIs, collaborating with schools, or navigating complex mental health presentations, ADHD, Anxiety & Beyond delivers practical, evidence-based clinical pearls to help you provide exceptional mental health care for children and adolescents.
ADHD, Anxiety & More: Child Mental Health for Pediatrics
Latest Episodes
83. ADHD and Epilepsy: Can You Safely Prescribe Stimulants?
Join us for the latest Mystery Case: A teen with ADHD + EpilepsyWould you prescribe a stimulant?How do you treat ADHD in people who have epilepsy?In this episode, we unpack:• The surprising relation...
82. ADHD Treatment beyond Meds: Exercise and Nutrition
What ELSE helps ADHD symptoms (in addition to meds?) What does the evidence say about non-medication treatment options for ADHD? We talk about...behavioral therapy exercise - which is an under-prescribed interven...
81. Chronic Abdominal Pain in Kids: The Gut-Brain Connection and How to Help
How can we support children and families who struggle with chronic abdominal pain? Dr. Fallucco shares an episode from The Pediatrician Next Door, an excellent podcast hosted by pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter. Dr. Hunte...
80. Viloxazine (Qelbree) or Atomoxetine (Strattera) for ADHD: Which should you choose?
Dr. Elise Fallucco continues this series on non-stimulant medication for ADHD and shares practical tips about using Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRIs): viloxazine ER (Qelbree) and atomoxetine (Strattera) for pediatric clinicians.
79. When stimulants don't work: Guanfacine and Clonidine explained
While stimulant meds are first-line treatment for ADHD, they do NOT work for everyone... or sometimes they only PARTIALLY help. So, what can you do in these situations?When is the right time to try a non-stimulant medication l...