NYU Langone Insights on Psychiatry Struggling Kids & Teens (with Robert Findling, MD)
Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Robert Findling discusses recent advances in pediatric mental health, including his research on aggression and schizophrenia. He emphasizes the crisis of teen suicide, the impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health, and the need for early interventions. The podcast delves into the loneliness epidemic among children, improving access to pediatric mental health care, and future research on bipolar disorder.
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Research Journey
- Dr. Findling's research is driven by patient encounters and unanswered questions.
- His lithium studies, starting in 2005, didn't see labeling changes until 2019, highlighting the slow pace of research.
Aggression in Children
- Children with severe reactive aggression, termed AIR (Aggression with Impulsivity and Reactivity), represent a distinct group.
- They experience reactive, not pre-planned aggression and do not suffer from mood disorders.
AIR vs. Other Diagnoses
- AIR is distinct from ODD and ADHD.
- Unlike DMDD, children with AIR don't experience mood disturbances between aggressive episodes.