49. Mystery Case - 9 yo with anxiety and sudden behavioral problems

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new segment called Mystery Case Files where we walk through a clinical case that presents a bit of mystery. Using the latest research and evidence, we discuss practical approaches to help YOU care for your patients effectively.This episode features the case of a nine-year-old boy with anxiety who develops new onset of behavior problems. 00:00 Introduction to Mystery Case Files00:27 Today's Mystery case00:27 Presenting the Case: A 9-Year-Old with Anxiety00:54 Initial Thoughts and Differential Diagnosis01:32 Reviewing the Patient's History02:04 Choosing the Right Medication for Anxiety02:10 What is the best medication for anxiety?03:34 Four Weeks Later: Follow-Up Visit03:58 Analyzing New Symptoms and Possible Causes05:01 Is the anxiety medication making him worse?05:26 Exploring ADHD and Medication Side Effects07:09 Understanding Activation Syndrome08:45 Pharmacokinetics and Genetic Factors10:25 Solving the Mystery and Next Steps11:02 Conclusion and Call to ActionVisit us on our website or message us with YOUR MYSTERY CASE that we can discuss! Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1