PsychCentral article on the myths of Autism: Many people think they know Autism. They see people on TV with the… fb.me/20tOtrmuN
PsychCentral article on the myths of Autism
Many people think they know Autism. They see people on TV with the condition and then generalize those characteristics to everyone with Autism. This article does a nice job of addressing some of those myths with reality.
Read the article here: http://psychcentral.com/lib/myths-and-facts-about-autistic-children/
Article about the use of antipsychotic medications in boys
It is sad to see these numbers. A large percentage of boys are being prescribed antipsychotic medications, off label, for disorders such as ADHD. These medications are not even FDA approved for ADHD! We need to find a new way to address these behaviors! Maybe we should at least begin to consider diet…
Read the article here: http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/07/03/docs-prescribe-more-anti-psychotics-for-boys/86409.html
Article about the use of antipsychotic medications in boys
It is sad to see these numbers. A large percentage of boys are being prescribed antipsychotic medications, off label, for disorders such as ADHD. These medications are not even FDA approved for ADHD! We need to find a new way to address these behaviors! Maybe we should at least begin to consider diet…
Read the article here: http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/07/03/docs-prescribe-more-anti-psychotics-for-boys/86409.html
Article from The Guardian: Great article about childhood mental illness and long term consequences of defunding… fb.me/1LhyuHYjk
Article from The Guardian
Great article about childhood mental illness and long term consequences of defunding services. This study was completed in the UK, but the information holds true here in the States as well.
Read the article here: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jul/05/childrens-mental-health-funding
Column from Brain Blogger: Very nice article about the unfortunate stigma many hold for those struggling with… fb.me/3SDEffoJ3
Column from Brain Blogger
Very nice article about the unfortunate stigma many hold for those struggling with mental illness.
Read the article here: http://brainblogger.com/2015/07/04/stigma-towards-mental-health-stigma-impacts-vocation/
The Ledger 7.4.15: Happy Fourth of July everyone. In this week’s column, I focused on the importance of making… fb.me/4GpvjzOGJ
The Ledger 7.4.15
Happy Fourth of July everyone. In this week’s column, I focused on the importance of making decisions to find your own happiness. We often make choices that satisfy the needs of others, but to the expense of our own happiness. While it may feel selfish, sometimes we have to make decisions that are good for us, despite what others think/want.
Read the column here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20150703/COLUMNISTS0419/150709814/1484/life?Title=Create-Your-Own-Happiness