- September 23,2024
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
A Hug a Day Keeps the Psychiatrist Away
There is a great deal of medical evidence that the relationship between a child and their parent has a huge impact on their mental health. One of the most important studies in this regard was the ACE study, where ACE stands for adverse childhood experiences. What this study found was that the presence of various adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, incarceration of p...
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- February 24,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
What Are the Different Types of Anxiety?
What Are the Different Types of Anxiety? When was the last time you felt anxious? Was it during a high-stakes scenario, such as during a medical exam, while sitting for a test, or while a plane was landing? Now, imagine that feeling persisting. What might it feel like to walk in the world and live your life with the crushing weight of fear on your shoulders? That's what reality is like for ...
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- February 20,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
Depression and Mood Swings: What You Need to Know
Depression and Mood Swings: What You Need to Know About one in ten Americans experience depression. When a disorder is this common, you'd expect it to be well understood. On the contrary, depression often causes individuals to isolate themselves, masking the symptoms from their loved ones. For example, did you know there is a strong link between depression and mood swings? At the Center for...
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- February 15,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
This Is How to Build Confidence in Yourself
This Is How to Build Confidence in Yourself Do you worry that you are falling behind your peers because of your lack of self-confidence? Don’t assume wrongly that you are stuck with low self-esteem for the rest of your life then. It’s possible to increase your self-confidence levels over time by following certain practices. It takes time and it isn’t going to be an easy path, but you can...
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- February 7,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
What Are the Signs of Autism in Young Children?
What Are the Signs of Autism in Young Children? When you hear the word "spectrum," you might imagine a rainbow or a field of beautiful colors. After the release of the DSM-5 in 2013, however, the term gained a new meaning for many parents. That publication marked the shift of autism into a "spectrum disorder" that presents a range of unique symptoms and behaviors. What do a rainbow and a psych...
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- January 28,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
The Role of a Behavioral Health Specialist in Mental Health Care
The Role of a Behavioral Health Specialist in Mental Health Care Do you know that there are more than 106,000 licensed psychologists in the US and nearly a dozen different fields of study within that? Each field focuses on specific aspects of psychology. They examine how we interact with others, ourselves, and the world around us. If you are considering working with a psychologist, it's e...
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- January 23,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
How To Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Teens Early On
How To Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Teens Early On When people first start learning about bipolar disorder, they often assume that it is rare. However, the numbers indicate that about one out of every 30 adults in the United States lives with bipolar disorder. That means that there are about 6 million adults in the country with bipolar disorder, plus teens and children. Consid...
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- January 15,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
Understanding Anger in Children: A Parent’s Guide
Understanding Anger in Children: A Parent’s Guide The moment they placed your sweet new baby in your arms, your body became flooded with endorphins, and you felt the first pangs of love—but a lot has changed since then. Your helpless baby has grown into an angry child, and their behavior occasionally scares you. What do you do when you're afraid of your own child? Anger in children is a...
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- January 9,2023
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
How To Identify Behavioral Problems in Children
How To Identify Behavioral Problems in Children Approximately 10% of children aged between 6-11 have ADHD. As more people become aware of the condition, diagnoses are likely to keep increasing. But this isn’t the only behavioral condition common among young children today. Lesser-known conditions such as Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder present different challenges. How can...
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- December 15,2022
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
Anxiety Treatment for Adults: CBT vs Medication
Anxiety Treatment for Adults: CBT vs Medication Did you know that it's estimated that 264 million adults around the world have anxiety? Anxiety affects many people and is the most common mental health diagnosis in the US. Managing anxiety can feel like a daily struggle. There are a lot of treatments for individuals with anxiety, but which is right for you? Keep reading to learn more about a...
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