Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents are used to treat the following disorders: Depressive Disorders Impulse Control Disorders Anxiety Disorders including generalized anxiety and panic disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) There are several different types of antidepressants available, however, this article will focus on the ones...
ADHD Stimulant vs. Non-Stimulant Medications: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications come in two forms: stimulants and non-stimulants. They are used in combination of educational, behavioral and psychological interventions to treat ADHD. These medications work by helping the areas in the brain to control an individuals behaviors, increase attention and...
Psychiatric medications for children and adolescents has increased in the past twenty years. It is important to note that I am a mental health therapist and not a doctor. This information is provided to you as an overview of how medications are an effective tool in treating mental health with...
10 Ways to let go of feelings for kids 1. WATER BALLOON TOSS Materials: Water, Water balloons. Feelings Chart. Permanent Markers. Instructions: Fill water balloons with cold or room temperature water. Once the balloon are dry, write on the filled balloon with a permanent marker of a memory, person or...
[caption id="attachment_8609" align="alignleft" width="359"] Tim Ferriss - Tribe of Mentors[/caption] I was reading "Tribe of Mentors" written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Timothy Ferriss and I wanted to share life advice on how to get the most out of therapy from one of the best in the world....
