Menu of Discussions and Mental Health Topics

Follow the links below to go to discussions and information regarding mental health topics that may be of interest to you. These topics were chosen either because they are of special concern to us or they have been suggested by our site visitors. Please feel free to E-mail us questions, ideas, and topics that you would like to see discussed.

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Parent Medication Guide	You may be aware of the recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to attach a cautionary label, or "black box warning," to all antidepressant medications used to treat depression and other disorders in children and adolescents. The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have prepared these Guides to help patients, families, and physicians make informed decisions about obtaining and administering the most appropriate care for a child with depression.
Link to a ADHD booklet from NIMH	A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. Published on the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) web site.
Fatty Acid Supplementation Helps Children's Academics and Behavior	Dietary supplementation of long-chain fatty acids as an intervention for ADHD has generated considerable interest in recent years. Certain highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) are known to play an important role in many aspects of physical health, and may also play a role in a wide range of neuro-developmental and psychiatric conditions
Dietary Intervention for ADHD: A Meta-Analysis	An ongoing debate among ADHD researchers, healthcare professionals, and parents concerns the extent to which dietary factors contribute to children's ADHD symptoms.
Together Rx Access	Together Rx Access™ is a free savings program that helps eligible participants save approximately 25%-40% and sometimes more* on over 275 brand-name prescription drugs and other prescription products, as well as savings on a wide range of generic drugs.
FDA Public Advisory on Adderall and Adderall XR	Issued by the U.S. FDA due to Heath Canada's suspension of Adderall XR approval for sale in Canada.
Parents Medication Guide For Treating Depression	The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have prepared these Guides to help patients, families, and physicians make informed decisions about obtaining and administering the most appropriate care for a child with depression. These Guides have been endorsed by many national medical, family and patient advocacy organizations.
Antidepressant Medications for Children	Information for Parents. Discussion from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Depression	An NIMH easy to read booklet for the general public.
Question: Autistic Child	"Ask the Doctor" question from a parent of a recently diagnosed child with autism.
Anxiety - Fears - Phobia	Discussion of anxiety as a normal emotion that can become a serious problem. Relaxation technique is covered.
Anxiety Disorders	A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders, with information on getting help and coping. NIMH publication.
The Multimodal Treatment Study-ADHD	NIMH Research on Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): The Multimodal Treatment Study—Questions and Answers
Caring for Relatives with a Mental Disorder	Maintaining Your Own Health. For Family Members Caring for Relatives with a Mental Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	What is A.D.D. - A.D.H.D.? Discussions. Information. Evaluation and Treatment. - Children Adolescents and Adults. Recommended Sites on the Web.
September 7 Marks National AD/HD Awareness Day	U.S. SENATE RECOGNIZES AD/HD AS A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN
ADD-ADHD Medication Chart	View a comprehensive listing of the commonly used medications to treat ADHD in children and adults. Dosing information, main effects, adverse effects, and precautions are listed. Use this information only in collaboration with your physician.

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