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National Emergency Declared in Children’s Mental Health

“This is a national emergency, and the time for swift and deliberate action is now.” – AACAP President Gabrielle A. Carlson, M.D. This week, the

Heather Hayes 24 October 2021

Adolescents

The Perpetuating Cycle of Substance Use Disorder

The idiom, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” refers to the characteristics you share with your parents. It may be your mother’s laugh,

Heather Hayes 22 August 2021

Anxiety

Understanding Burnout

“The extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results.” – Herbert Freudenberger Burnout

Heather Hayes 16 April 2021

Anxiety

ADHD in Adults

“ADHD is a chronic, life-long disorder. Symptoms may be less impairing as we learn to live with them and develop strategies and a lifestyle to

Heather Hayes 9 April 2021

Adolescents

What Parents Fear Most

“It’s in adolescence that the onset of substance use disorders occurs for most individuals,” Joel Swendsen, National Center of Scientific Research According to a survey

Heather Hayes 3 April 2021

Adolescents

Male Eating Disorders

“Because of stigma and stereotypes, males often have a harder time being diagnosed and receiving treatment for an eating disorder,” – Lauren Smolar, director of

Heather Hayes 28 March 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Cannabis and Psychosis

“Psychosis is associated with more frequent and longer use of cannabis.” – Di Forti et al[1] After alcohol, marijuana is the most used psychotropic drug

Heather Hayes 21 March 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Teen Drug Use and Isolation

“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community” – S. Kelley Harrell Recently, a tragedy occurred. We would like to offer our condolences to television

Heather Hayes 14 February 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Zero Acceptable Losses

Monday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the risks of overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding it, and

Heather Hayes 30 August 2020

Adolescents

From Use to Marijuana Abuse: Signs and Treatment Options

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, marijuana use has become more mainstream over the last decade, with 33 states legalizing pot in some

Heather Hayes 9 August 2020

Adolescents

Respectful Adolescent Transport Protocol™ in Action

When a family hires transporters, they should feel confident that the care their child receives is grounded in a model that accounts for traumatic stress,

Heather Hayes 2 August 2020

Adolescents

The Evolution of Cyberbullying in a Digital era

Cyberbullying or electronic aggression has been categorized as a public health threat. So much so that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has even

Heather Hayes 18 March 2020

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