Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
There has been controversy about the use of medications to treat both children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. There have been articles debating whether Ritalin is over or under…
treating Girls and Women with Attention Deficit Disorder
Young Girls Adolescents Adult Women Medication Psychosocial Treatments Treatment should start at the time of diagnosis. The diagnostic evaluation can have a powerful effect on the girl and her family.…
On Beyond Ritalin
On Beyond Ritalin.... By Carol Watkins, M.D. and Glenn Brynes, Ph.D, M.D. Return to managed care humor page Said Debra Ann Dilly O�Malley O�Clad Who had AD/HD and wow was…
Slides from our recent presentations
Women with AD/HD Detection and Prevention of Adolescent Suicidal Behavior Depression and Anxiety in Children The Wide Spectrum of Mood Disorders The Spectrum of Anxiety Disorders Diagnosis of Depression in…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Adults, Adolescents and Children
Depression in Children and Adolescents Is It Still Safe to Give Antidepressants to Children? Women's Issues Treatments for Adults with Depression Bipolar Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder When a Parent is…
Is competition motivating or crushing?
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Why does my medication give me side effects?
The cold remedy you take makes you sleepy. The antidepressant gives you a headache. The sinus decongestant makes your heart race. Why are side effects so common? To understand this…
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Daytrana: New Skin Patch for AD/HD Is It Still Safe to Treat Kids with Antidepressants? Bullying Throughout the Life Cycle AD/HD and Co-morbidity ADHD in Children and Adults Asperger's Disorder…
Vicious Cycles: Bad Habit and Self-Fulfiling Prophecies: Why do we keep repeating our mistakes?
Being a creature of habit does have its benefits. Most of us simplify our lives by making assumptions about the problems we face. When you figure out how to do…