Addressing Systemic Inequity

Air pollution, including particulate matter from forest fires, is a leading cause of health problems. It is also linked to psychiatric problems in children and adolescents. We take a closer look at the evidence and clinical implications in this episode.

The movie Bass Clef Bliss is about an autistic teen who blossomed on the trombone. It’s the centerpiece of an evidence based educational program, Autism Is, that helps all students and teachers to be comfortable and connect with autistic students.

This is a short episode with a link to these points from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the description. Please share it far and wide with your colleagues.

Psychotic disorders in children and adolescents have both underlying neurophysiological differences and problems created by these differences. Chief among these are cognitive impacts. This podcast talks about how to manage those problems.

Zoe Kernohan-Neely and I made these 2-3 min videos for Early Years The Organisation for Young Children in Northern Ireland to offer support for adults during this time of the pandemic: managing stress, structuring the day, wearing masks, etc.

We interviewed Dr Linda Chokroverty, MD, who has been working on the front lines of the pandemic in New York City. In this episde she describes her experiences working with COVID19 providers and advice for clinicians who may face similar issues.