JessicaAHellingsMD

Psychiatry • Kansas City, MO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Ohio State University COM

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Office
7900 Lees Summit Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone+1 816-404-5709

Fax+1 816-404-6024
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Summary

Dr. Jessica Hellings, MD is a board certified psychiatrist in Kansas City, Missouri. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Ohio, and Kansas. She is affiliated with University Health-Lakewood Medical Center and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of MedicineFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1990 - 1992
University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
KS State Medical License 1990 - 2021
OH State Medical License 2012 - 2016
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Valproate Response in Aggressive Autistic Adolescents
Unknown status
Phase 3
Comparison of Immediate vs Gradual Switch to Divalproex in Adults With Intellectual Disability Start of enrollment: 2006 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorders, including promising older drugs warranting trials.
Jessica Hellings> ;World Journal of Psychiatry. 2023 Jun 19
2 citations
Gender Diverse Autistic Young Adults: A Mental Health Perspective.
Ann C Genovese, Saras Chen Singh, Imaima Casubhoy, Jessica A Hellings> ;Archives of Sexual Behavior. 2023 Apr 1
2 citations
Psychiatry training in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: Ongoing gaps and emerging opportunities.
Natasha Marrus, Kathleen A Koth, Jessica A Hellings, Rachel McDonald, McLeod Frampton Gwynette, Rebecca Muhle, William D Lohr, Roma A Vasa> ;Autism. 2023 Apr 1
1 citations
Developing Freely Accessible Educational Videos to Enhance Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.
M Frampton Gwynette, Kathleen A Koth, Natasha Marrus, Jessica A. Hellings, W David Lohr, Rebecca Muhle, Roma A. Vasa, Aacap Autism> ;Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2021 Sep 27
11 citations
Adverse Events of Atomoxetine in a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study in Children with Autism
Rameshwari V. Tumuluru, Patricia Corbett-Dick, Michael G. Aman, Tristram Smith, L. Eugene Arnold, Xueliang Pan, Kristin A. Buchan-Page, Nicole V. Brown, Melissa M. Rya...> ;Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 2017 Oct 1
27 citations
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Metformin for the Treatment of Overweight Induced by Antipsychotic Medication in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder: ...
Benjamin L. Handen, Evdokia Anagnostou, Michael G. Aman, Kevin B. Sanders, James Chan, Jill A. Hollway, Jessica Brian, L. Eugene Arnold, Lucia Capano, Craig A. William...> ;Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2017 Oct 1
21 citations
Dopamine antagonists for treatment resistance in autism spectrum disorders: review and focus on BDNF stimulators loxapine and amitriptyline
Jessica A. Hellings, L. Eugene Arnold, Joan C. Han> ;Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2017 Apr 10
18 citations
Atomoxetine and Parent Training for Children With Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A 24-Week Extension Study.
Tristram Smith, Michael G. Aman, L. Eugene Arnold, Laura Silverman, Luc Lecavalier, Jill A. Hollway, Rameshwari V. Tumuluru, Susan L. Hyman, Kristin A. Buchan-Page, Je...> ;Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2016 Oct 1
70 citations
Metformin for Treatment of Overweight Induced by Atypical Antipsychotic Medication in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Evdokia Anagnostou, Michael G. Aman, Benjamin L. Handen, Kevin B. Sanders, Amy Shui, Jill A. Hollway, Jessica Brian, L. Eugene Arnold, Lucia Capano, Jessica A. Helling...> ;JAMA Psychiatry. 2016 Sep 1
6 citations
Loxapine for Reversal of Antipsychotic-Induced Metabolic Disturbances: A Chart Review.
Seema Jain, Rebecca Andridge, Jessica A. Hellings> ;Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2016 Apr 1
71 citations
Atomoxetine, Parent Training, and Their Combination in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Benjamin L. Handen, Michael G. Aman, L. Eugene Arnold, Susan L. Hyman, Rameshwari V. Tumuluru, Luc Lecavalier, Patricia Corbett-Dick, Xueliang Pan, Jill A. Hollway, Kr...> ;Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2015 Nov 1
9 citations
Low Dose Loxapine: Neuromotor Side Effects and Tolerability in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Jessica A. Hellings, Mandar Jadhav, Seema Jain, Sneha Jadhav, Ann Genovese> ;Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 2015 Oct 20
39 citations
Tolerability, Safety, and Benefits of Risperidone in Children and Adolescents with Autism: 21-Month Follow-up After 8-Week Placebo-Controlled Trial
Michael G. Aman, Mallikarjuna Rettiganti, Haikady N. Nagaraja, Jill A. Hollway, James T. McCracken, Christopher J. McDougle, Elaine Tierney, Lawrence Scahill, L. Eugen...> ;Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 2015 Aug 11
13 citations
Loxapine Add-on for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Irritability
Jessica A. Hellings, Gregory A. Reed, Sharon Cain, Xinghua Zhou, Francis X. Barth, Michael G. Aman, Gladys I. Palaguachi, Dmytro Mikhnev, Rujia Teng, Rebecca Andridge,...> ;Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 2015 Mar 1
573 citations
Maternal immune activation and abnormal brain development across CNS disorders.
Irene Knuesel, Laurie Chicha, Markus Britschgi, Scott Schobel, Michael Bodmer, Jessica A. Hellings, Stephen Toovey, Eric Prinssen> ;Nature Reviews. Neurology. 2014 Nov 1
24 citations
Training of child and adolescent psychiatry fellows in autism and intellectual disability
Natasha Marrus, Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, Jessica A. Hellings, Kimberly A. Stigler, Ludwik S. Szymanski, Bryan H. King, L. Lee Carlisle, Edwin H. Cook, John R. Pruett> ;Autism. 2014 Jan 1
5 citations
A Retrospective Study of Amitriptyline in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Irfan Bhatti, Andrew Thome, Patricia Oxler Smith, Galen Cook-Wiens, Hung Wen Yeh, Gary R. Gaffney, Jessica A. Hellings> ;Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2013 May 1
13 citations
Assessment and treatment in autism spectrum disorders: a focus on genetics and psychiatry.
Merlin G. Butler, Erin L. Youngs, Jennifer L. Roberts, Jessica A. Hellings> ;Autism Research and Treatment. 2012 May 31
20 citations
IL1RAPL1 gene deletion as a cause of X-linked intellectual disability and dysmorphic features.
Erin L. Youngs, Rebecca S. Henkhaus, Jessica A. Hellings, Merlin G. Butler> ;European Journal of Medical Genetics. 2012 Jan 1
8 citations
12-year-old boy with a 4q35.2 microdeletion and involvement of MTNR1A, FAT1, and F11 genes.
Erin L. Youngs, Rebecca S. Henkhaus, Jessica A. Hellings, Merlin G. Butler> ;Clinical Dysmorphology. 2012 Apr 1
44 citations
Genetics and mitochondrial abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders: a review.
Sukhbir Dhillon, Jessica A. Hellings, Merlin G. Butler> ;Current Genomics. 2011 Jul 31
12 citations
A clinical report and further delineation of the 14q32 deletion syndrome.
Erin L. Youngs, Jessica A. Hellings, Merlin G. Butler> ;Clinical Dysmorphology. 2011 Jul 1
28 citations
ANKRD11 gene deletion in a 17-year-old male.
Erin L. Youngs, Jessica A. Hellings, Merlin G. Butler> ;Clinical Dysmorphology. 2011 Jul 1
10 citations
Long-Term Aripiprazole in Youth With Developmental Disabilities Including Autism
Jessica A. Hellings, Danna Boehm, Hung Wen Yeh, Merlin G. Butler, Stephen R. Schroeder> ;Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2011 Mar 7
10 citations
An 18‐year follow‐up report on an infant with a duplication of 9q34
Erin L. Youngs, Timothy McCord, Jessica A. Hellings, Nancy B. Spinner, Adele Schneider, Merlin G. Butler> ;American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2010 Jan 1
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Grant Support

Valproate Response In Aggressive Autistic AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002

Hospital Affiliations

The University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, Kansas
University Health-Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri