Here’s what you need to know about early referral, diagnosis and treatment of the behavioural and neurodevelopmental problems often seen in antisocial young people
With waiting times and costs to see a GP increasing, specialist GP Cathy Stephenson looks at whether pharmacies might be able to fill some of the healthcare gaps for rangatahi
This article canvasses the landscape of digital mental health tools for young people in Aotearoa, then provides tips for practitioners wanting to support patients to use them
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, have dramatically increased both in New Zealand and overseas. Young people with anorexia are most likely to present to primary care services. In this article, Hiran Thabrew offers new ideas for supporting this group of young people during the COVID-19 era
It takes a lot of trust for someone to disclose sexual harm, but it can be beneficial for their health and wellbeing. Specialist GP Cathy Stephenson discusses the best way to enquire about distressing sexual experiences
Since the start of the pandemic, a number of autistic children and young people have struggled with lockdowns and changes of routines, and have presented to health services with challenging behaviour. This article reviews common reasons and solutions for such behaviour, and lists some useful resources to recommend to families
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management