Comments for Vista Hill Center for Child and Youth Psychiatry https://www.vistahillccyp.org Providing ready access to board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists who complete timely psychiatric evaluations and, as clinically indicated, provide follow-up care, including prescriptions to medications that support the social and emotional health of our clients. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Comment on Differentiating Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: A Clinical Perspective 3/5/25 by Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder How to Spot the Signs and Help Your Child – List Of Mental Illnesses Website https://www.vistahillccyp.org/differentiating-pediatric-bipolar-disorder-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-and-disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder-a-clinical-perspective-3-5-25/#comment-7 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:57 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3458#comment-7 […] SmartCare BHCS notes, ADHD symptoms usually respond well to stimulant medications. DMDD does not respond the same way. […]

]]> Comment on Psychotropic Drug-Related Weight Gain 4/16/25 by Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain 4/30/25 – Native American SmartCare https://www.vistahillccyp.org/3467-2/#comment-9 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:53:25 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3467#comment-9 […] discussed in a previous newsletter, psychotropic medications, particularly antipsychotics, can lead to clinically significant weight […]

]]> Comment on Psychotropic Drug-Related Weight Gain 4/16/25 by Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain 4/30/25 – Vista Hill SmartCare BHCS https://www.vistahillccyp.org/3467-2/#comment-8 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:45:53 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3467#comment-8 […] discussed in a previous newsletter, psychotropic medications, particularly antipsychotics, can lead to clinically significant weight […]

]]> Comment on The Importance of Parent Participation in Autism Intervention 10/23/24 by Next Steps When There is a Concern About Autism 4/2/25 – Native American SmartCare https://www.vistahillccyp.org/the-importance-of-parent-participation-in-autism-intervention-10-23-24/#comment-4 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:26:26 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3424#comment-4 […] Once a child has an autism diagnosis, the next step is to help connect the family to intervention. This can take some time depending on the family’s grieving and acceptance process. Again, intervention is primarily mandated through medical insurance so that is the place to start. Sometimes the same provider completes autism assessments and provides intervention but often this involves a referral to another provider. There are different types of autism intervention that vary from a more behavioral approach (ex. ABA) to a more developmental relationship based approach (ex. Relationship Development Intervention, DIR FloorTime), which will be a topic discussed in more detail in a future NASC newsletter. Additionally the intervention can be home-based or center-based depending on goals and family preferences. There is a varying amount of parent participation that is expected but research has shown that parent participation is hugely beneficial to achieving goals and helping parents feel empowered. (https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/the-importance-of-parent-participation-in-autism-intervention-10-23-24). […]

]]> Comment on The Importance of Parent Participation in Autism Intervention 10/23/24 by NEXT STEPS WHEN THERE IS A CONCERN FOR AUTISM 4/2/25 – Vista Hill SmartCare BHCS https://www.vistahillccyp.org/the-importance-of-parent-participation-in-autism-intervention-10-23-24/#comment-3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:12:28 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3424#comment-3 […] Once a child has an autism diagnosis, the next step is to help connect the family to intervention. This can take some time depending on the family’s grieving and acceptance process. Again intervention is primarily mandated through medical insurance so that is the place to start. Sometimes the same provider completes autism assessments and provides intervention but often this involves a referral to another provider. There are different types of autism intervention that vary from a more behavioral approach (ex. ABA) to a more developmental relationship based approach (ex. Relationship Development Intervention, DIR FloorTime), which will be a topic discussed in more detail in a future BHCS newsletter. Additionally the intervention can be home-based or center-based depending on goals and family preferences. There is a varying amount of parent participation that is expected but research has shown that parent participation is hugely beneficial to achieving goals and helping parents feel empowered. (https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/the-importance-of-parent-participation-in-autism-intervention-10-23-24). […]

]]> Comment on Psychological First Aid 11/20/24 by California Wildfires: Prepare, Watch and “Early Bird Evacuate” 1/22/25 – Native American SmartCare https://www.vistahillccyp.org/psychological-first-aid-11-20-24/#comment-6 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:58:00 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3431#comment-6 […] to youth and families impacted by trauma. You can find more information in our recent newsletter here. Providers can also volunteer their time and resources to wildfire relief efforts. If you are able […]

]]> Comment on Psychological First Aid 11/20/24 by California Wildfires: Prepare, Watch and “Early Bird Evacuate” 1/22/25 – Vista Hill SmartCare BHCS https://www.vistahillccyp.org/psychological-first-aid-11-20-24/#comment-5 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:27:51 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3431#comment-5 […] to youth and families impacted by trauma. You can find more information in our recent newsletter here. Providers can also volunteer their time and resources to wildfire relief efforts. If you are able […]

]]> Comment on Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) 10/9/2024 by Native American SmartCare https://www.vistahillccyp.org/extrapyramidal-symptoms-eps-10-9-2024/#comment-2 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:11:26 +0000 https://www.smartcarebhcs.org/?p=3420#comment-2 […] For an on line version click HERE […]

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