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Do ADHD Meds Lead to Addiction?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-meds-lead-addiction/ Writer: Caroline Miller en Español It’s an important issue for parents whether the use of stimulant medications like Adderall to treat ADHD in children puts those children at risk for later...
DBT for Parents
How to use the DEAR MAN, GIVE, and STOP skills to talk to kids and teens Writer: Michelle Shih Clinical Expert: Julie Reinhold, PsyD What parent hasn’t started a conversation with their kid and had it go off the rails? You want to talk to them about somethi...
Choosing a Parent Training Program
How to tell which one is right for you Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How can parent training programs help with kids’ behavior problems? What are the different kinds of parent training programs? How do you k...
Will ADHD Medication Change My Child's Brain?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/will-adhd-medication-change-my-childs-brain/ Writer: Caroline Miller en Español f you have a child who’s been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be facing a decision whether to try medication. Stimulant medications have be...
How to Change Negative Thinking Patterns
Recognizing unhealthy thinking errors called 'cognitive distortions' Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: Jeff DeRoche, LCSW What You'll Learn How can negative thinking patterns affect kids’ lives? What are some of the most common negative...
Taking Therapy Out of the Office
More and more therapists are working with kids in the settings where their problems occur: at home, in school, in public Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Jill Emanuele, PhD What You'll Learn Why would therapy happen outside of...
ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a Drug Holiday
Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-pros-cons-drug-holiday/ en Español Parents of children who take stimulant medication for ADHD often wonder whether their kids should take a “drug holiday” during the summer months. A drug holiday, or what clini...
How to Work Well With Your Child's Therapist
A good relationship with the mental health professional treating your child is key to a successful outcome Writer: Julia Johnson Attaway Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn What role should parents play in therapy? What questions shoul...
ADHD and Exercise
Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-exercise/ Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español The notion that physical activity has a positive impact on ADHD isn’t new, but a recent study showing regular physical activity decreased the severity of ADHD s...
How to Talk to Kids About Starting Therapy
Preparing kids and teens for that first appointment Writer: Stephanie Cornwell Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW What You'll Learn How should I bring up therapy to my child? How can I talk about medication with my child? When is the best time to star...
How DBT Works
The treatment for borderline personality disorder is about making things less 'black and white' Clinical Expert: Alec Miller, PsyD DBT is an evidence based treatment for borderline personality disorder and other disorders of emotional dysregulation, bu...
Quick Guide to Anxiety in Children
Website: https://childmind.org/guide/anxiety-in-children-quick-guide/ en Español What is anxiety? Anxiety is a very general term used to describe a feeling of extreme worry or unease. Feeling anxious is natural after something upsetting happens. But wh...
Helping Kids Who Are Too Controlled
New therapy teaches teenagers to be more open and flexible Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Joanna Stern, PsyD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD What You'll Learn How can controlling your feelings too much be unhealthy? How can kids who are overcontroll...
Questions to Ask a Doctor Prescribing Medication to Your Child
Tips for minimizing side effects and getting good results Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean any children with mental health challenges can benefit from taking medication, usually in combination with therapy. But finding the right medication and dosage takes time, ...
What Are the Signs of Anxiety?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-signs-of-anxiety/ en Español Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges among children and teenagers. But it can be hard to tell when kids are feeling anxious. Here are some of the most...
Is Your Child Getting the Right Medication Dosage?
Why starting medication slowly and observing kids carefully are necessary for successful treatment Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Allison Baker, MD , Ron J. Steingard, MD What You'll Learn Why is finding the right dose of medication different ...
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-anxiety/ Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español We all feel anxious sometimes, but some children experience anxiety that is so serious that it makes it very hard for them to function, and ...
Why Are Black Parents Concerned About Medication Treatment?
And how to discuss treatment options with cultural sensitivity Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Experts: Rhonda Boyd, PhD , Jonathan Shepherd, MD , Robert Harris What You'll Learn What is the historical context of Black parents' skepticism of medication tr...
Complete Guide to Multiple Medications
What parents should know in order to make informed decisions about your child's medication, especially when more than one is involved. An increasing number of children with emotional or behavioral problems are being treated with more than one medication, a...
Children and Antipsychotic Medications
How these powerful medications are used to treat kids with problem behaviors Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD What You'll Learn What are 'atypical' or 'next-generation' antipsychotic medications? Why are antipsychotics give...