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Website: https://childmind.org/article/summer-success-kit-for-kids-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Summer vacation is an exciting time of year, but for kids with ADHD — and their parents — the long days, new activities and lack of structur...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-yourself-get-organized/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Missed assignments, lost keys, forgotten birthdays, late arrivals… If you’re chronically disorganized, you’re probably very used to saying, ...

Problem-solving skills can help students keep from being overwhelmed Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Lindsey Giller, PsyD , Lindsay Macchia, PhD What You'll Learn Why is the transition to college hard for some students? What skills can college s...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-sleep-issues/  Writer: Juliann Garey en Español For many families with kids who have ADHD, sleep is one of the biggest challenges faced by both parents and kids. Bedtime can be chaotic. Kids may take hours t...

Why the first years away from home are a perfect storm for anorexia and bulimia Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Allison Baker, MD , Douglas W. Bunnell, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S What You'll Learn Why are kids at greater risk for eating disorders in co...

It takes practice, so high school is the time to start Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Allison Baker, MD What You'll Learn Why is it important for kids to learn to manage their own medication? How can parent help prepare kids to manage meds in...

Support for students who aren't ready for college Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd When the time comes for kids to start applying to college, it isn’t that uncommon for parents and teens to want to take a ste...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-with-adhd-drive-safely/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español Learning to drive is a huge, exciting step. Car keys mean freedom, responsibility, and a new kind of independence. But for some kids the s...

Speaking up for yourself is the first step to getting better Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn How do you tell your parents you need help for a mental health problem? What should you ...

When teens are struggling, speaking up can be hard, but reaching out is the first step to feeling better. How to get started. Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn Why is it so important to talk about mental health...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-substance-abuse/  Writer: Christina Frank en Español e know that one of the long-term effects of ADHD is a heightened risk for substance abuse. In fact,  research has found that kids with ADHD are two to thr...

While still taking care of yourself Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Lindsay Macchia, PhD What You'll Learn How can you help a friend who is struggling emotionally? What are the right things to say and do? How do you know when to get an ad...

Types of treatment that can work for children Writer: Caroline Miller Mental health treatment for kids fits into two broad categories: therapy and medication. In therapy, a clinician works with the child, and their parents, to reduce the symptoms that are c...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español elping kids with ADHD is a big job. All kids benefit from medication, organizational assistance, and accommodations. But girls with ADHD — like me — f...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-girls-with-adhd-are-different/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español I've always been a space cadet. Prone to lateness and losing things, brought crashing back from daydreams by people clapping their hands in fron...

Waiting is a decision, and something is never nothing Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Alan Ravitz, MD, MS What You'll Learn How will I know if my child needs professional help? What kinds of prob...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/helping-girls-with-adhd-make-friends/  Writer: Mary Rooney, PhD en Español Friendships are an important part of growing up. They help kids learn to work in a group, solve problems, and be interested in other people. ...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Mental health care is usually included in health insurance plans that cover your kids, but the specific benefits vary a lot depending on your insurance provider and plan. To get the most out of your family’s insurance and avoid une...

And how to find the right therapist for your child Writer: Sharon Boone Clinical Experts: Rhonda Boyd, PhD , Ruth C. White, PhD, MPH, MSW , Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH What You'll Learn Why is there mistrust of mental health professionals among Black ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-girls-manage-adhd-and-periods/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español No matter who you are, having your period is distracting, but for girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dealing with ADHD...