Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children -Ways to Help SAD Kids
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common disorder in both older children and adults. It is not simply “winter blues” that is experienced by many as the days become darker and colder, but an actual mental health diagnosis. It…
New Year, New Outlook for Families
As the year comes to a close, many people take a closer look at their life and set goals for the future. Whether you call these New Year’s resolutions or goals for the future, deciding to change a part of…
Helping Your Teen Cope With Stress
Stress comes in many forms. It can be anxiety before a test, a burdensome load of homework every night, or a big game on the weekend. It can be dealing with family conflict or difficult peer relationships. It can stem…
Suicide – It’s Not Just An “Adult” Problem
Every year during Well-Child-Checkups starting at age 11, preteens and teenagers are given a screening form for depression and anxiety. Many practices (including my own) use a screen called PHQ-9. This short form asks patients to rate how often they…
Depression in Children- More Than Just Sadness
Depression and other mental health issues in children and teens have become increasingly common in our country. Compounding this problem is the level of difficultly to obtain the help patients need from mental health professionals. The focus of today’s article…
Anxiety – When Fear is Overwhelming
Mental health issues in children and teens have become a huge issue in our country. Not only are the rates of disorders such as anxiety and depression rising in this population, it is increasingly difficult to get patients the help…
