…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…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
…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,…
…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…
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…
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…
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,…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…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…