…family situation, that may make them behave in ways that are inappropriate for their age. Determining which problems merit professional attention and which ones don’t can be difficult and in…
to be aware of the supports out there, please tune in. A special thanks to those of you who sent in your thoughts; they were helpful in planning this episode….
…news in an age-appropriate way and feel safe? Gene and Steve share advice in this Parent Strategy Announcement (PSA). Watch our other Shrinking It Down PSAs on our YouTube Channel….
predisposition toward depression and ADHD that much worse, and she is wandering toward bad habits like cigarettes in an attempt to fit in with a difficult crowd. In other words,…
…Title? The terms psychiatrist and psychologist are easy to confuse, as they are sometimes used interchangeably in the vernacular. In reality, they are two quite different groups of professionals. Psychiatrists…
mental health problems. Yet it only takes just one person, fueled by rage and hate, armed with an assault weapon to extinguish many lives in seconds. In the United States,…
gifted. Giftedness in a statistical sense is something that’s very unique. Gifted children can be considered so in a number of areas, including intelligence, creative or artistic abilities, specific academic…
the many stresses they face. Here are some things that can be included in a toolbox to promote well – being. Many of these are in the Clay Center Videos…
This post on first-generation students is one in a series on college student mental health. Other posts in this series are: College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination…
to others—friends, family or professionals—to help you. Our children need our confidence in them, and in the world in which we live, to develop the life skills and sense of…
now runs a foundation dedicated to helping children overcome the obstacles associated with Tourette’s syndrome. You can read all about Mr. Eisenreich in this piece from The New York Times…
and supports work for dyslexia and other disabilities in higher education settings. What should students know about transitioning from accommodations in high school to accommodations in college? Students who had…
…completed aspects of the evaluation and/or would be responsible for helping the child (in addition to the parents and child, when appropriate). The first step in obtaining your child’s testing…
the children in this video? No matter their background, no matter where they live, all children have hopes and dreams. We can all play a role in helping to lift…
…shown support for the effectiveness of this approach in treating anorexia, it is sometimes used in conjunction with other approaches in treating anorexia, as well. Interpersonal therapy addresses the “interpersonal”…