Telemedicine and Telepsychiatry in the Modern Age Why is Telemedicine Important in Psychiatry? In the news recently was the case of Dr. Susan Haney who has been battling to keep her medical license after her employer required her to get written permission from her state licensing board in order to...
Medications to Treat ADHD
ADHD Treatment Using Medications We are often asked what are the medication options for ADHD treatment. There are a few different types of medications that are commonly used and some are summarized here. Child psychiatrists often prescribe these, as well as other non-medication treatments for children, teens, and adults with...
How To Distinguish Between Autism, Bipolar Disorder and Childhood Schizophrenia
Think your child might be dealing with Childhood Schizophrenia? Bipolar? Autism? It can be confusing to know how exactly to help them with such tricky symptoms. The best way to get a good analysis of what your child is dealing with is to inquire with a Child Psychiatrist. Breaking Down...
Autism Testing: Proper Evaluation and Determining Diagnosis
We are often asked what does autism testing (also called Autism Evaluation or Autism Diagnosis) entail. When facing a diagnosis of autism of your child, the process can be confusing. Here, we will provide some information about what is involved in a proper evaluation and determining of an autism diagnosis. Autism...
Helping My Child with Depression
How Can You Help Your Child with Depression? In this article we will discuss: What is Depression and how common is it in children and teens How you can help them What causes depression in children and teens About Child and Teen Depression Depression is recognized among many adults, but...
How to Stop an Anxiety Attack
Stopping an Anxiety Attack Learning how to stop an anxiety can be a daunting task. However, learning some basic techniques with a little practice you can make a huge impact. I am going to list some techniques below and describe how they can be practiced in the comfort of your...
Does My Child Have Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar in Children What is Bipolar? Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder affecting 1-3% of individuals in the United States. The disorder is inherited in families although parental diagnosis does not guarantee their child will have the disorder. The two mood poles include depression and mania, in which the individual...
New ADHD Device
ADHD Device Monarch Nerve Stimulation device The FDA recently approved the Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) System to treat ADHD in children 7 and up. Since the annoucement we have received many requests for information on the system so we will summarize what we know so far here. How...
How to Deal with Depression
Dealing with Depression The symptoms of moderate to severe depression are debilitating and include things like problems sleeping, poor concentration at work, fighting with a significant other or child, and low energy. What can people do on their own to help deal with the symptoms of depression? First of all,...
Does my Toddler Have Anxiety?
Recognizing Anxiety in Toddlers - How to know, if your Toddler Has Anxiety? In the very youngest of children, identifying and diagnosing mental health issues is difficult. Toddlers are developing and growing incredibly quickly at this stage of life and many things can affect their moods, emotions, and thinking. Worries...