COVID-19 has left its mark on all of us. The pandemic altered our entire way of life, and it's taken its toll on people's mental health. For those who contracted the virus, however, there could be a significantly higher risk.
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The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry posted a great resource, Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide.
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Today, U.S. Surgeon Vivek H. Murthy published a landmark report on a health crisis affecting every community in our country. Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is a comprehensive review of the science of substance use, misuse, and disorder.
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One of the greatest challenges associated with the growing numbers of aged adults is how to maintain a healthy aging mind.
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Reports from APA recently published found the number of U.S. teenagers and young adults with untreated depression is increasing.
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At St. Sophie’s we have special expertise in diagnosing and treating ADHD. It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors.
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Fall brings a lot of changes; weather, school, and routine. Many people, especially students, experience stress with the changes that fall brings.
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This year the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Thomas Insel, MD, has focused on increasing early prevention and early detection as a necessary component of mental healthcare.
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In a 2011 nationwide survey, 20% of high school students reported being bullied on school property in the 12 months preceding the survey. And cyber bullying opens the door for students to experiencing bullying 24/7.
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Statistics gathered from 2000 to 2009 from National Center for Health Statistics research show a 25% decrease in car accident deaths which elevates Suicide to the leading cause of injury deaths during that time period.
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