Multicenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers
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Metcalfe gift supports study of adversity’s effects on children’s brains (Links to an external site)
Work will aid effort to understand role of nature versus nurture
Creative workshops help kids relieve stress with art (Links to an external site)
Glowinski, artist Outlaw address mental health through artwork
Dr. Rogers to be Honored at Salute to Excellence in Healthcare (Links to an external site)
On 4/26, she will receive the Dr. John M. Anderson Excellence in Mental Health Award for her work in promoting positive social and emotional development of babies in the region.
Doctors address mental health crisis among Rohingya refugees (Links to an external site)
Fleeing violence in Myanmar, refugees who are unsure of future settle in Bangladeshi camps
Mobile phone technology to screen, help treat college students (Links to an external site)
Phone app targets depression, anxiety, eating disorders
SLCH Launching New Inpatient Unit
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is launching a new 14-bed inpatient unit, for which an active search is underway for leadership of the new unit.
Parenting in the Internet Age (Links to an external site)
Starting on page 26, Dr. Eric Spiegel offers advice on making a plan for screen time at home.
Why genetic tests matter for autistic people (Links to an external site)
Genetic tests for people with autism are far from routine and don’t always yield results, but the information they offer can change lives.
Growing up transgender (Links to an external site)
The Washington University Transgender Center helps families navigate the complex world of gender identity
Effective Alternatives to Spanking (Links to an external site)
Dr. Neha Navsaria discusses child brain development and effective strategies to modifying child behavior.
New child maltreatment research center launched with $6.5 million NIH grant (Links to an external site)
Melissa Jonson-Reid, the Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work Research at the Brown School, and her team, including faculty from several disciplines across Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University, have received a five-year, $6,496,050 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create The Center for Innovation in Child Maltreatment Policy Research and Training (CICM).
Does Social Media Drive Depression? (Links to an external site)
Dr. Eric Spiegel offers advice on cell phone usage for children.
Perfectionism in young children may indicate OCD risk (Links to an external site)
Study involving behavior, brain scans may help ID issues early in life
Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicate (Links to an external site)
New statistics indicate rates of autism in children have continued to increase. However, the rates have increased only modestly, suggesting there may be a leveling off.
Dr. Constantino Interviewed on St. Louis on the Air (Links to an external site)
Recent findings in autism and the impact on future research
2018 Distinguished Faculty (Links to an external site)
Dr. Dehra Harris received a Samuel R. Goldstein Leadership Award in Medical Student Education
Excessive Screen Time for Kids and New Recommendations (Links to an external site)
Dr. Eric Spiegel on SLCH’s Radio Rounds discusses strategies for managing children’s screen time.
Mental health support in the newborn nursery (Links to an external site)
Drs. Rogers and Constantino examine the importance of parental mental health screening in response to recent tragedy.
Five hot topics in autism research in 2017 (Links to an external site)
An overview of current themes emerging in autism research
Notable 2017 Findings in Autism Research (Links to an external site)
Some of the past year’s most significant discoveries in autism research, many of which were WU-led or faculty collaborated on.
Brain networks that help babies learn to walk ID’d (Links to an external site)
Scientists have identified brain networks involved in a baby’s learning to walk — a discovery that eventually may help predict whether infants are at risk for autism.
The findings build on previous research that has shown that babies who have delays in developing skills involved in coordination and movement are more likely to be diagnosed subsequently with autism spectrum disorder.
Brain Development and Anxiety Disorders (Links to an external site)
Drs. Rogers and Sylvester appear on the Pulse of St. Louis to discuss the implications of recent research on child brain development.
2016-2017 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards (Links to an external site)
Drs. Anne Glowinski, Dehra Harris, and Celina Jacobi were recognized in an October 24th ceremony for their dedication and service in training new physicians.
Discussing Halloween Safety With Your Kids (Links to an external site)
Dr. Eric Spiegel shares tips on how to discuss Halloween safety with your kids.
How to Talk to Kids about Impulsivity & ADHD (Links to an external site)
Dr. Dehra Harris is interviewed on How to Talk to Kids About Anything, a podcast hosted by Dr. Robyn Silverman.
How to talk to kids about ’13 Reasons Why,’ suicide and terrorist attacks (Links to an external site)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Aisha Sultan and KMOX radio host Debbie Monterrey talk with Dr. Eric Spiegel, director of child psychiatry at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, about how to talk about the most sensitive and difficult topics with children and whether parents need to watch the controversial Netflix series about a teenager’s suicide.
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities (Links to an external site)
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world
Dr. Dehra Harris received the award of Clinical Teacher of the Year (Links to an external site)
On May 19, 2017, Dr. Dehra Harris, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, received the award of Clinical Teacher of the Year.
Neuroimaging technique may help predict autism among high-risk infants (Links to an external site)
Functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) may predict which high-risk, 6-month old infants will develop autism spectrum disorder by age 2 years, according to a study funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), two components of the National Institutes of Health.
Caring for Mom and Baby (Links to an external site)
Children’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.
Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism (Links to an external site)
Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life…
Helping Children Cope with Trauma (Links to an external site)
Most children grow up without a worry in the world – and their only concern is “what’s for dinner?” However, there are some whose lives aren’t as carefree as they should be…
What Grandmothers Can Teach Science About Autism (Links to an external site)
Dr. John Constantino’s Second Generation Survey Project seeks to gather information about the genetic transmission of autistic traits in families.
Life lessons: Doctor Mini Mental Health (Links to an external site)
Mini Tandon, MD is working to destigmatize mental health issues by bringing them front and center.
Doctors say pregnant and postpartum women should be screened for depression (Links to an external site)
Dr. Cynthia Rogers explains mental health professionals’ hope that widespread screening will reduce the stigma of mental illness, and even normalize mental health questioning of pregnant women.
Researchers assess how autism traits could be passed genetically (Links to an external site)
A study led by Natasha Marrus, MD, recruits women who had at least one child with autism, and who now have grandchildren, to see how risk for the disorder may be passed through the generations.
New CDC funding will expand knowledge about children with autism spectrum disorder.
New CDC Funding Will Expand Knowledge about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) will be directed by Dr. Rob Fitzgerald. The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) is one of the largest studies in the United States designed to identify and better understand genetic and environmental risk factors for ASD […]