Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression with a recurring seasonal pattern, with symptoms most often starting in the late fall and early winter and going away in the spring and summer.
Diagnosing
Caring for Your Mental Health
Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.
Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things to know about the teen brain:
Big and important changes are happening in the brain of adolescence.
Watch For Behavior Changes in Your Child
Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for.
The Importance of ADHD Treatment Monitoring
While deciding on an initial ADHD treatment plan is certainly important, equally important is establishing a plan to monitor how well that treatment is working
Association Between Diagnosed w/ ADHD & Characteristics in Children 4 -17.
Association Between Diagnosed ADHD and Selected Characteristics Among Children Aged 4–17 Years
Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
Download a Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC) . This measure assesses both depressive symptoms as well as symptom improvement in a wide range of children and adolescents, ages 6–17.
Diagnosing ADHD in the adult population
Video on Adult ADHD
Diagnosing AD/HD
“Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment , education & understanding: critical factors in determining the future success of individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD).”
