- October 17,2025
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
Psychology of Halloween Costumes
On the Psychology of Halloween Costumes By Jason Dean, MD Halloween costumes are a big deal. In fact, a quick google search reveals that Americans spent about 4 billion dollars on Halloween costumes in 2023. That’s a lot of costumes. Every kid loves dressing up, but why is it so exciting? Like with so many experiences, I believe there’s something deeper happening beneath the surfac...
Read More- September 12,2025
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
Isn’t Medication Just a Crutch?
Isn’t Medication Just a Crutch? By Jason Dean, MD “Isn’t medication just a crutch?” I hear this question all the time - and it’s an entirely valid concern. Parents want their children to learn to face life’s challenges head-on, manage emotional difficulties, and come out on the other end stronger and more confident. My adult patients want to know tha...
Read More- September 9,2025
- By Content Writer at The Center for Developmental Psychiatry
The Secret to Happiness
The Secret to Happiness By Jason Dean, MD As a psychiatrist, I spend a lot of time with people struggling with emotional challenges. Most people share the same goal - they want to be happy. Or if I’m seeing their child, they want their child to be happy. But what does happiness actually mean? Now, I’m aware that it might be a bit grandiose of me to claim to know the secre...
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- 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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