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Abstract
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First-time parents are often acutely aware of, and overwhelmingly enchanted by, the dizzyingly rapid development their children experience in a relatively short period. Each milestone achieved represents a marvel of human development. The dynamic nature of development throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence also is one of the most rewarding aspects of working in child psychiatry, where interventions ideally have a disproportionate impact on long-term outcomes. However, it often presents a significant challenge, given the complexities of assessing and contextualizing psychopathology relative to normative behavior during these stages... Headlines in 2015 were rife with news of mass shootings from Charleston, South Carolina to San Bernardino, California. As in the past, these tragedies are often followed by heated debate about the state of gun control in the United States. Together with upcoming presidential elections, the issue of firearms has increasingly been at the forefront of national consciousness. Regulation of guns is a complex issue with vocal advocates on both sides; however, even within this highly politicized landscape, child psychiatrists play a critical role in spotlighting the clinical aspects of firearm violence and their impact on youth...
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