PsychEd4Peds: child mental health podcast for pediatric clinicians
Elise Fallucco, MD | Child Mental Health Expert
4.8from 43 ratings
- 99
- Episodes
- 15
- Transcribed
- 43
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About PsychEd4Peds: child mental health podcast for pediatric clinicians
ADHD, Anxiety & More - formerly Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians / PsychEd4Peds - is the podcast for pediatric primary care clinicians who want practical, evidence-based guidance for diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with mental health conditions. Hosted by Elise Fallucco, MD, a nationally recognized child and adolescent psychiatrist and speaker whose educational programs have helped thousands of pediatric clinicians improve their confidence in caring for children with mental health problems. This podcast is for pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, family physicians, and other pediatric clinicians who want to confidently care for kids with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral concerns, trauma, and other common pediatric mental health conditions. Each episode translates the latest evidence into practical clinical pearls you can use in your office the very next day. Through conversations with leading experts in child psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, and behavioral health, Dr. Fallucco shares real-world strategies, diagnostic tips, medication guidance, and communication tools designed specifically for busy primary care clinicians. Are you looking for answers to questions like: • Which ADHD medication should I start first? • When should I use a non-stimulant? • How do I treat ADHD and anxiety together? • Could this be ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, trauma, or a learning disorder? • Which screening tools should I use? • When should I start an SSRI? • How do I manage common medication side effects? • When should I refer to child psychiatry? • How can I support children, teens, and families with confidence? Whether you're evaluating ADHD, treating anxiety, managing behavioral challenges, prescribing stimulants or SSRIs, collaborating with schools, or navigating complex mental health presentations, ADHD, Anxiety & Beyond delivers practical, evidence-based clinical pearls to help you provide exceptional mental health care for children and adolescents.
- Publisher
- Elise Fallucco, MD | Child Mental Health Expert
- Category
- health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 9 Jul 2023
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
15 of 99 episodes have a transcript.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
88. Raising Resilient Kids: When to Step In, When to Step Back (Rescuer vs Coach Parenting)
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
87. Teen Suicide Screening: Why Depression Screening Isn't Enough
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
86. Pediatric Mental Health: Which Stage Are YOU In?
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88. Raising Resilient Kids: When to Step In, When to Step Back (Rescuer vs Coach Parenting)
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] One of the hardest things about being parents is learning which type of parent to be in what situation. The rescuer is great if your child is truly in danger or it's a safety issue. You need a parent rescuer to come and save the child. But this strategy is not helpful for most situations that don't involve safety. While the laid back parent may be the type of parent we default to, particularly when we're overwhelmed and stressed, this type of parenting strategy often leaves kids on their own without enough scaffolding and support. So what I would argue is that the coach as parent is the ideal role because this type of parent works with the child, doesn't try to rescue them. but gives them the right amount of scaffolding and support so that they can develop the skills to learn how to problem solve and to navigate frustration. […]
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