One of the most damaging experiences of adolescence is what psychologists term relational victimization or simply ‘social bullying’. While most schools profess to have a zero tolerance policy toward physical bullying many are failing to address social bullying. Granted this type of bullying is considerably more difficult to pinpoint and detect. With the explosion of technology, …
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Something to Cheer You Up
Rumored to be more widely prescribed in Europe than Prozac, SAMe is a dietary supplement marketed for improving mood, relieving arthritis and even helping some types of liver disease. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine occurs naturally in the body. It is made from the amino acid, methionine, and is believed to be involved in many important biochemical processes in the body. Scientists …
My Biggest Parenting Mistake
All my babies are gone now. I say this not in sorrow, but in disbelief.I take great satisfaction in what I have today: three almost-adults, two taller than I am, one closing in fast. Three people who read the same books I do and have learned not to be afraid of disagreeing with me in …
Asperger’s
Wonderful, interesting, fascinating kids yet they struggle mightily to connect successfully with others (especially peers). Usually perceived as odd or peculiar yet brilliant! It’s at the mild end of what we call the Autistic Spectrum. I love to work with these children. Great story in the Dallas Morning News. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/jfloyd/stories/122507dnmetfloyd.4a44278a.htmlThese children do not possess strong social skills but …
Mean Mom
“OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don’t love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get a life found booze under front seat. $3,700/offer. Call meanest mom on the planet.”Something so rare it made the national news. A Fort Doge, Iowa mom puts ad …
Good Morning Texas Interview
Have had a lot of great feedback from folks who watched my interview on Good Morning Texas! Thanks so much for all the encouragement, support, and comments about TeenShrink!! It seems like this new concept in adolescent counseling that meets teens on their turf and on their terms resonates with a lot of people. Teens can be reluctant if …
Holidays
Enjoying some extended time away from the office and with my family this Holiday season. I’ve been able to catch up on changing my fair share of diapers and some early morning feedings with my son, Kash, who recently turned one year of age. My wife could not be happier to get a little more relief than …
ADHD Kids Have Slower Brain Maturity
New brain imaging research indicates ADHD kids’ brains can lag as much as 3 years in crucial areas that suppress inappropriate actions and thoughts, focus attention, remember things from moment to moment, and in areas where one works for rewards and controls movement. This research confirms the biological nature of ADHD and also helps explain why …
Research Says Talk Therapy Important for Depressed Teens
A recent study that followed 600 teens with chronic depression for one year demonstrated that 80% of the participants recovered entirely or almost entirely when treated with medication, therapy, or a combination of the two. This is the most comprehensive and long-running study ever conducted on depression treatment in teens. Another noteworty discovery was that …
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Cell Phone Use Much Risker than Alcohol in Teen Drivers
A study recently released by the Texas Transportation Institute indicates night time driving and cell phone use are much more likely to cause teenage driving accidents than alcohol. Only one percent of the 4,400 teenagers surveyed (representing 17 texas high schools) believed that night time driving was unsafe. Only one third of these students recognized talking …
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