Guest(s)
Dr. Muhammad Waseem
Topic
Psychiatric Emergencies
Topic Info
Psychiatric conditions may be very different in children compared to other age groups. Learn about what some of
the common signs to look for and when to suspect your child may be manifesting a true psychiatric condition. We
will also discuss how today’s social issue may contribute such as bullying? And whether medication is the answer
and what to watch out for with respect to medications for your kids?
Guest Info
Dr. Muhammad Waseem is a pediatric emergency physician at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center in Bronx, New York. He is also an associate professor of emergency medicine, specializing in clinical pediatrics at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Waseem has published many medical research papers and articles, including research on pediatric psychiatric emergencies. He is a research director for the emergency department at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center and also serves in the pediatric emergency medicine committee for the American College of Emergency Physician.
Website
Host
Dr. Leigh Vinocur
Original Air Date
3 / 11 / 2011
