Background: Telehealth utilization exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, including within school-based health programs. School-based tele-behavioral health can help programs overcome barriers of access to care, but the current state and effectiveness of such programs are unknown. Methods: A scoping literature review was conducted. Studies were…

This study evaluated a treatment combining bupropion with a novel acceptance and relationship focused behavioral intervention based on the acceptance and relationship context (ARC) model. Three hundred and three smokers from a community sample were randomly assigned to bupropion, a widely used smoking cessation medication, or bupropion plus…

It is argued that a combination of therapies, rather than reliance on a single approach, may heighten the chance of success in the treatment of hyperkinetic children. (MS)

The bibliography lists 31 items relating to drug therapy selected from "Exceptional Child Education Abstracts." One in a series of over 50 similar selected listings, the bibliography cites research reports, conference papers, journal articles, texts, and program guides. Each entry contains bibliographical data, availability information, indexing…

Provides a short summary of the research being done on the subject of drug therapy with children having learning disabilities, pointing out the advantages and the dangers in such therapy. (RW)

Approximately 5% of the pediatric population suffers from depression. Children suffering from depression should be treated first with some type of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, and/or education. Pharmacotherapy (medications) should be used only as a last resort for those children suffering from severe, chronic, or recurring depression. The…