New Podcast Episode: Hello everyone! Hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth of July. We have just posted a new… fb.me/56FWu3XSR
New Podcast Episode
Hello everyone! Hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth of July. We have just posted a new episode of The Mental Breakdown podcast, which can be found here on iTunes or on the blog. If you like our podcasts, we would love it if you could jump on iTunes and write a review, as that helps get the word out about the podcast and lets others know that it is there!
Thanks and we hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Dr. Berney
Episode 15: Mental Health: ADHD – Rebound, Adult ADHD, and Comorbidity: In this week’s episode, Drs. Berney and… fb.me/3aLFd0k5d
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