TYPES OF DEPRESSION DIAGNOSED IN YOUNG PEOPLE (the Oxford Psychiatric Dictionary lists 25 different types of depression) Listed below are the most common a) MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD) – serious depression lasts an average of 7-9 months – similar to adult depression in some ways – sadness […]
Robin Williams apparently had several “demons” tormenting him: ADHD substance abuse depression bipolar obsessive compulsive and he finally could take it no more and he ended his life several days ago. Experts estimate that approximately 25% of all women will experience clinical depression in their lifetime and 15% of all men. A typical high school of 1000 students is likely to have 100 kids suffer depression each year. Depression in young people was not […]
The recent death of Robin Williams by an apparent suicide has once again brought the issue of depression to the forefront. 20 years ago depression was not diagnosed in young people. Today, experts recognize that it affects a significant percentage of preteens and teens. Depression is not: a sign of weakness a punishment for past wrongs a flaw in a person’s character or personality the young person’s fault It is an illness that results in: […]
Our brains constantly change over our lifetime as we develop and age. As a consequence, the way various brain functions work also changes, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. The brain of a newborn is far from developed; it needs time to fully grow and establish connections on both large and small scales. Our brain’s functions improve drastically throughout childhood and adolescence, following a generally predictably progression. It is only in our mid […]
1. Review his I.E.P (Individual Educational Plan) – consider which educational goals have been met and which ones still require accommodation – meet with school team before school starts – bring last year’s report card, samples of work, discuss what worked last year, discuss goals for this year and the accommodations required 2. If the child is going to a new school schedule a visit before the first day – locate his/her classroom, washroom, gym, […]
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Many parents wonder what hit them when their sweet little baby turns into an unreasonable toddler – ideas for dealing with mealtime, bedtime, temper tanturms, toilet training, noncompliance, etc.
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