32 Disruptive Behaviors: Insights and Strategies from a Child Psychiatrist

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsChildren that exhibit aggressive and disruptive behaviors can be hard to manage and treat especially if the root causes are not clearly understood. Paresh Patel, M.D., PhD, joins us in this episode to talk about exploring what may be behind difficult behaviors and offers management and treatment strategies. Dr. Patel emphasized that behaviors are often symptoms of deeper problems. Pediatric clinicians can begin to peel back the layers, and with the support of mental health professionals, find strategies that address what is really going on with kids. He also believes that medication should only be administered with the intent to stop the medication. Take a listen to his thoughts about the role of psychotropic medications and aggressive and disruptive behaviors and when we can lean on our colleagues in psychiatry. Although the first stop for many parents whose kids are struggling with difficult behaviors is the pediatric office, it is really about a team approach that includes our friends in psychiatry and mental health. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about aggression and disruptive behaviors in kids with Dr. Patel![00:01 - 07:23] Opening SegmentLet’s welcome, Paresh Patel, M.D., PhDHis path to child psychiatry [07:24 - 21:57] Disruptive Behaviors What Paresh learned under the MC3 ProgramMedication is only a smart part of treatment Handling children with disruptive behaviors Paresh shares his experience Behaviors are symptomsNon-verbal vs. verbal communicationSome key insights from Paresh [21:58 - 36:13] Free Will Among Children Paresh’s message for parents on how to be “super parents”He talks about the notion of free will among childrenHere’s a true story from Paresh you should not miss [36:14 - 51:29] Longitudinal Relationships and TrustBuilding relationships and trust among pediatriciansWhen to resort to antipsychotic medication for children We break down the different therapies available to children[51:30 - 58:21] Closing SegmentParesh’s message for his resident selfFinals takeawaysChildren do well if they canBehavior is a symptom Turning parents into “super parents”No bad kid or bad parentStart medication to stop medication Involve the therapist in the therapy Jump with both feet and pay attention Tweetable Quotes:“The behavior is just a symptom of a deeper problem, and a deeper problem can be along the child continuum.” - Paresh Patel, M.D., PhD“Start medication with the intention to stop it.” - Paresh Patel, M.D., PhDResources Mentioned:Michigan Child Collaborative Care ProgramPediatric Meltdown previous episode: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Primary Care: Recognizing Early Signs and Initiating Treatment‬Book: The Explosive ChildEmail [email protected] to connect with Paresh and check out Michigan Medicine to learn more about his...

Fecha de Publicación: 14 de abril de 2021

Duración: 58 min