Child Psychiatry – Medication and Psychotherapy https://developmentalpsychiatry.com Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:01:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 A Hug a Day Keeps the Psychiatrist Away https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/a-hug-a-day-keeps-the-psychiatrist-away/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/a-hug-a-day-keeps-the-psychiatrist-away/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:08:26 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=1199 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 … Continue reading "A Hug a Day Keeps the Psychiatrist Away"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-anxiety/feed/ 0 Depression and Mood Swings: What You Need to Know https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/depression-and-mood-swings-what-you-need-to-know/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/depression-and-mood-swings-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:42:06 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=1007 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 … Continue reading "Depression and Mood Swings: What You Need to Know"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/depression-and-mood-swings-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 This Is How to Build Confidence in Yourself https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/this-is-how-to-build-confidence-in-yourself/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/this-is-how-to-build-confidence-in-yourself/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:39:11 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=1004 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 … Continue reading "This Is How to Build Confidence in Yourself"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/this-is-how-to-build-confidence-in-yourself/feed/ 0 What Are the Signs of Autism in Young Children? https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/what-are-the-signs-of-autism-in-young-children/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/what-are-the-signs-of-autism-in-young-children/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:35:47 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=1001 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” … Continue reading "What Are the Signs of Autism in Young Children?"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/what-are-the-signs-of-autism-in-young-children/feed/ 0 The Role of a Behavioral Health Specialist in Mental Health Care https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/the-role-of-a-behavioral-health-specialist-in-mental-health-care/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/the-role-of-a-behavioral-health-specialist-in-mental-health-care/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:37:20 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=962 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 … Continue reading "The Role of a Behavioral Health Specialist in Mental Health Care"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/the-role-of-a-behavioral-health-specialist-in-mental-health-care/feed/ 0 How To Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Teens Early On https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-recognize-the-symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder-in-teens-early-on/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-recognize-the-symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder-in-teens-early-on/#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:36:14 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=960 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 … Continue reading "How To Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Teens Early On"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-recognize-the-symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder-in-teens-early-on/feed/ 0 Understanding Anger in Children: A Parent’s Guide https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/understanding-anger-in-children-a-parents-guide/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/understanding-anger-in-children-a-parents-guide/#respond Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:35:14 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=958 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 … Continue reading "Understanding Anger in Children: A Parent’s Guide"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/understanding-anger-in-children-a-parents-guide/feed/ 0 How To Identify Behavioral Problems in Children https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-identify-behavioral-problems-in-children/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-identify-behavioral-problems-in-children/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:25:25 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=952 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. … Continue reading "How To Identify Behavioral Problems in Children"

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]]> https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/how-to-identify-behavioral-problems-in-children/feed/ 0 Anxiety Treatment for Adults: CBT vs Medication https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/anxiety-treatment-for-adults-cbt-vs-medication/ https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/anxiety-treatment-for-adults-cbt-vs-medication/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:48:32 +0000 https://developmentalpsychiatry.com/?p=935 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, … Continue reading "Anxiety Treatment for Adults: CBT vs Medication"

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