General description
Many children go through periods of moodiness, but children with irritability experience severe symptoms that can lead to major problems at home and school. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) hosted a Facebook Live event on childhood irritability featuring an NIMH expert. Melissa Brotman, Ph.D., head of the Neuroscience and New Therapeutics Unit of the Intramural Research Program.
During the event, Dr. Brotman discussed the symptoms of irritability, why it is important to study irritability, NIMH-supported research in this area, and new treatments for severe irritability in youth.
Recording
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