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Newsletter Archives

Newsletters from the past year are posted below.

News Archives

The Five "W"s of Using Illinois DocAssist for Case Consultation

Dr. Elizabeth Charney | Posted on August 20, 2025

WHO Illinois DocAssist is a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, and other specialists at UIC with experience in public health and clinical education. They are available to consult with all clinical providers…

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April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month!

Dr. Elizabeth Charney | Posted on April 21, 2025

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in different ways. One’s style of neurocognitive functioning can be Neurotypical or Neurodivergent. There is no…

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Addressing Pediatric Sleep Disturbance in Anxious Youth

Dr. Kelley Volpe | Posted on February 27, 2025

Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are increasingly faced with addressing sleep disturbances related to anxiety symptoms in children and teens. These co-occurring conditions often complicate treatment and may pressure PCPs to provide prompt…

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ADHD Comorbidity, Screening and Treatment

Oluwemimo Odeyaju, MD | Posted on December 17, 2024

ADHD is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptom clusters of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity and associated impairment in 2 or more settings.[1] It is not uncommon for conditions to overlap.

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Initiating ADHD Treatment in your Pediatric Patients

Elizabeth Charney, MD and Amanda Myers, LCSW | Posted on October 29, 2024

ADHD is a common clinical topic that generates much discussion, controversy, and confusion. While specialists may be involved in determining drug suitability, primary care and general practitioners can play a crucial role in…

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Talking to Teens and Families About Sleep

Dr. Meghann Hennelly | Posted on September 23, 2024

As teens are pulled in different directions amongst their biological and social needs, responsibilities, and technology, it is often hard for them to get enough sleep.

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Back to School Stress and Anxiety

Amanda Myers, LCSW | Posted on August 30, 2024

For some patients, the end of summer signals the start of back-to-school stress. Both parents and children may face difficulties during this time. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the transition back to school by re-establishing a set schedule and