Growth and Development - PM Pediatrics

May 18, 2022 | Adolescent Medicine, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Parenting, Young Adult

Early Intervention in the Fight For Mental Health Among Our Youth

From anxiety to depression, mental health needs for children and young adults in the USA have been increasing even before SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) showed up, but the pandemic has really shone a spotlight on the urgency of establishing access to pediatric mental health services. Notable statistics released over the last few months […]

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Growing up in the Healthcare System: Making the Move From Pediatric to Adult Medicine

You guys know that when I go to my office to see patients I go to a place called PM Pediatrics, right? As in pediatrics meaning kids. You’re with me on this, I think. Well you can imagine my surprise recently when the office received a phone call asking if we would see a patient […]

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Your Teen and Their Screen

Friends, last week I was an epic parent failure. All week long. Why, you ask? I’m confessing openly here in the hopes that there are a few other kindred spirits out there who understand my shame. Here it is–I think my 13 year old had screen time for no fewer than 6 hours PER DAY […]

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