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CBT Snapshot: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for ADHD
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based kind of talk therapy that can help those struggling with mental health challenges. In this series, Dr. Ellen Braaten gives a glimpse of…

CBT Snapshot: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders
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either individually, in family therapy, or in combination. Although anorexia is a more difficult disorder to treat, CBT forms the basis for much of the treatment for anorexia, as well….

What is a Math Disorder?
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Brenda was a typical sixth grader in every way but one: she faced incredible difficulty in math class. She was a very good reader and writer, and in fact a…

Myths About the 12-Step Program: What Science Tells Us About Effective Treatment of Addiction
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in The New England Journal of Medicine in 1991. In this paper, the treatment of a large number of individuals with alcohol problems was studied, comparing inpatient treatment with AA…

When Your Dog Dies: Reflections On Losing Your Best Friend
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…place in our hearts. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying that dogs are more important or more valuable than other people in our lives. But, they do trump humans in…

For Those Suffering From Addiction, Recovery Is The Most Likely Outcome—But How Do We Get There From Here?
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psychological and social, such as engaging in an outpatient continuing care treatment and getting involved in a mutual-help organization like AA or NA. Individuals who engage in some aspect or…

Supporting Your Child in the Face of Trauma
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Este artículo está disponible en español . Trauma Support PDF As noted in Trauma: What Parents Should Know , trauma is a physical and emotional reaction to a real or…

When Is Getting a Firm Diagnosis Important?
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Stephen’s parents were worried. Stephen was an active 7-year-old who was having trouble learning to read, and staying seated in class. Now that he was in second grade, he was…

Are Teenagers Responsible?
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…risk—it doesn’t stand a chance in the quick and impulsive world of the teen. In fact, it’s why we try to slow teens down in order to allow them to…

“Molly” Is Not Your Friend
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…the drug from which it’s derived, has enjoyed a popular and deceptively benevolent image in part because it has not resulted in widespread mortalities. However, while not resulting in deaths,…

What to Know About Getting Your Child SAT/ACT Accommodations
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…other accommodations, such as the use of a computer, or the ability to take tests in a private room, would be helpful. In order to be eligible for extended time…

Learning Disabilities 101
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areas. In other words, the child’s performance in reading, math, or spelling is below what we would expect from him based on his intellectual capabilities. Problems in one or more…

How To Speak With Children About the Anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing
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distressed, perhaps from listening to the widespread media coverage discussed in our previous post. Some are feeling inspired and “Boston Strong,” perhaps working up to a long run in marathon…

I’ve Stopped Hating You
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As a psychiatrist, I am always interested in how my adolescent and teen patients say goodbye to their parents after being admitted into our residential programs. Subsequent to their arrival,…

8 Young Adult Books That Will Change The Way You Think About Mental Health
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…The Fault in Our Stars, this one is a good follow-up. Set in a private boarding school, Miles meets and instantly falls for Alaska, who is the definition of a…

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