As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I spend a lot of times with teenagers - often with their parents out of the room. I hear a lot of things about the world that teens live in… And I often can’t share it with the parents due to confidentiality rules.
The primary NIH organization for research on Parenting is the National Institute of Child ... Adventures in Parenting From the National Institutes of Health
I decided on the spot that after being judged so negatively, it was better to just ‘take the high road’, and leave with my dignity. I didn’t think that I was nearly as rude and inconsiderate as this gentleman perceived me to be, and arguing and fighting with him would...
As the time for final exams approaches, it is important to think about ways to maximize studying. I came across some expert tips for studying when you have a learning disability.
ADDConsult's Virtual ADHD Conference. Living with ADHD: 'A' is for Anxiety. July 2008 - ADDiva Teleseminar. Living with ADHD: 'A' is for Anxiety.http://www.swcc.biz/pressroom.shtml
Dr. Hallowell and I just met at the Hallowell Center a few days ago - to put the final plans together for the ‘Unwrapping The Gift of ADD‘ program which will be launching in a few days.
The link between food additives (i.e. preservatives and food coloring) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD) has been speculated for a very long timehttp://www.addadhdblog.com/food-additives-adhd/
A new study was just published which documents that girls who have hyperactivity and aggression in childhood are much more likely to have significant problems in adult life.http://www.addadhdblog.com/hyperactive-and-aggressive-girls-have-long-term-risks/
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12. Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in...