Adderall-induced Trichotillomania: A Case Report.

Adderall (dextroamphet-amine/amphetamine) is a psychostimulant medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This medication is usually well tolerated with minimal side effects. We report a case of a 12-year-old girl who was prescribed Adderall by her primary care physician to treat her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and who subsequently developed trichotillomania.

Helping the angels: a review of understanding and helping dying children.

According to the World Health Organization, 53,000 children die every year in United States because of a chronic medical condition. Physicians have to face various ethical and psychological challenges while managing these conditions. These challenges range from disclosure of diagnosis to effective grief counseling to the family.

Topiramate-induced Dissociative Disorder.

Topiramate is associated with various psychiatric and neurocognitive side effects. We report a case of a 21-year-old woman who was prescribed topiramate for the treatment of migraine headaches by her neurologist. She developed episodes of dissociation while receiving topiramate.