Published Articles:

Current Treatment Trends of Psychosis in Youth with Schizophrenia Opinion statement – Given the current state of the literature, we recommend using evidence-based antipsychotic selection and empirically supported dosing for medications, data for which have only recently become available. Despite the paucity of evidence supporting psychosocial interventions in youth with psychosis, we extrapolate effectiveness conclusions […]

Published Writings:

Schizophrenia and Psychotic Spectrum Disorders Chapter 5: Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents Author(s): Carolyn Howell, Krista Baker, and Robert Findling DOI:10.1093/med/9780199378067.003.0005 Early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a phenomenology that is similar to adult-onset schizophrenia. EOS encompasses childhood onset schizophrenia (COS)— defined as onset before age 13—and is extremely rare. Compared to adults, […]

Alternative Therapies

People may seek out alternative therapy for many reasons. They may be dissatisfied in some way with conventional treatment. They see alternative treatments as offering more autonomy and control over their health care decisions. Alternative therapies are seen as more compatible with the patients’ values, spiritual/religious philosophy, or beliefs regarding the nature and meaning of health and illness. Past Life […]

Medication Management

Medication management involves an evidence-based approach to prescribing which balances the safety, effectiveness, and simplicity of treatments. Dr. Howell’s practice of using this evidence-based approach for the treatment of various psychiatric illnesses in both children and adults is thoughtful and conservative.

Consultation Services

Mental health consultation as conducted by Dr. Howell provides a 2nd opinion regarding psychiatric diagnoses. This services can help caregivers, patients and family members to feel confident about their treatment course. Dr. Howell has developed a niche and become the foremost authority at Johns Hopkins in treating severe mental illness in youth.  Specifically she developed an […]

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. During psychotherapy, you learn about your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based treatment approach that is effective in treating a range of disorders, including depressive and anxiety illnesses. Our thoughts, […]