Tyler Oesterle

Mayo Clinic, M.D., childhood psychiatry

[Tyler Oesterle @OesterleMD]

@MayoClinic Thanks for inviting me to join, I hope I was able to offer good feedback. #aacap2012

[Tyler Oesterle @OesterleMD]

Q7: medications are an important part of treating adolescent #depression, but all side effects should be carefully considered #aacap2012

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Q7: risk of #suicide in untreated #depression is higher than risk of suicide in treated depression #aacap2012

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Q6: it is important that parents talk with their #depressed teens about #suicide #aacap2012

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Q6: #depression is a serious medical illness & #suicidal thoughts are a serious part of that dx. #aacap2012

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Q5: for some #depression is a one-time occurrence; for others it will reoccur & require more long-term trx #aacap2012

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Q5: Studies show that medications & therapy are best way to treat significant #depression in children #aacap2012

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Q4: to be considered #depression, these sx must occur w/ regular consistency for several weeks #aacap2012

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Q4: #depression sx include: sadness, irritability, lose of interest, challenges with sleep, change in eating patterns, low energy #aacap2012

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Q3: parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and talking with school teachers/counselors. http://t.co/xPFhDSDs #aacap2012

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Q3: A #bullied child comes home from school more irritable than usual; isolates themselves; sometimes withdrawn & quiet #aacap2012

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Q2: careful assessment with approved rating scales can help clarify the diagnosis #aacap2012

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Q2: good evidence that #ADHD is generally under diagnosed, especially in girls #aacap2012

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Q2: medications and behavioral therapy --There is a variety of effective medications; your doctor should be able to help #aacap2012

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Here are some more symptoms: http://t.co/kXck6xO7 #aacap2012

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Q1: hyperactivity, impulsitivity, inattentiveness and struggles in school #aacap2012

[Tyler Oesterle @OesterleMD]

Hi, I'm Dr. Oesterle, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic #aacap2012