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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…

Preparing For Your Child’s First Appointment With A Mental Health Clinician
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In our previous post, we spoke about what to do if you feel your child might be in need of psychological help. We noted that even finding the right phone…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Primer
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…of self. If that sounds abstract, then remember that the definition is kept broad in order to include instances where someone is verbally harangued and attacked, in addition to circumstances…

Exploring Gender Dysphoria
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…This happens most often during adolescence, at least according to current studies. Follow Vega’s story above in our short film “Self-Care in Middle School.” What Is Gender? That begs some…

Mending A House Divided: Bringing Peace And Good Will To The Holidays
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…getting heated. Here are some tips to make things go smoothly, especially for the parents who have to manage all this conflict. 1. Make it clear in your family in…

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