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Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Black Adolescent Boys
Why young Black males are less likely to seek professional support and how parents, faith leaders, and youth leaders can help them Writer: Alexa Imani Spencer Clinical Experts: Brandon Jones , Deborah Moon, PhD , Keith Pettus, PhD , Jonathan Shepherd, MD "I...
Telehealth for Kids
What parents need to know about remote mental health treatment Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Joanna Stern, PsyD What You'll Learn How does telehealth work? What are the pros and cons of telehealth for kids? What can parents do to help k...
Preparing for Your Child's First Appointment
Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Parents and children alike can be nervous before the first appointment with a clinician. While this anxiety is normal, knowing what to expect and preparing what you’d like to say ahead of time can help you feel more confident and m...
Understanding Out-of-Network Benefits
Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean The first step to navigating insurance is understanding the difference between in-network and out-of-network benefits. Here’s a quick guide to how out-of-network benefits work. Read about in-network benefits here. An out-of-networ...
Insurance Terms to Know
Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Part of what makes insurance tricky is all the specialized language. Here are some of the key words and phrases to know when you’re looking at your plan: Allowable amount The maximum cost that your insurance company has determine...
CBD: What Parents Need to Know
Parents are giving it to kids to combat anxiety and other problems. But there are risks, and little research to support it. Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD Key Takeaways CBD has not been sufficiently studied to be sa...
Behavioral Treatments at a Glance
An overview of behavioral treatments, how they work, and how they can help What You'll Learn What is behavioral therapy? What kinds of behavioral therapies can be helpful for kids? Which behavioral therapies work best for specific disorders? If your c...
DBT: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
A treatment for children and teenagers with trouble managing emotions Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Jill Emanuele, PhD , Lauren Allerhand, PsyD What You'll Learn What is DBT? How does DBT work? What is DBT used for? If you ha...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...