Tag Archives: child psychiatry

The challenges families face in finding the right help…

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Dr. G

We’re sharing this post to begin calling attention to the challenges many families experience finding the right help for their child when their child experiences a mental health crisis. Continue reading →

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What I learned at the child psychiatry meetings…

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dr. G

I thought I’d share some brief summaries of several studies I found interesting… Continue reading →

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If this were your kid…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Dr. G

I’ll try to share some general answers to the “If this were your kid” question pertaining to medication on the basis of diagnosis and clinical presentation. Continue reading →

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What type of evaluation should a child receive before starting medication?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dr. G

Parents need to feel confident that their child’s physician has truly taken the time to understand the causes of their child’s situation and considered a full range of medical and non-medical alternatives prior to moving forward with a treatment plan that includes prescription medication. Continue reading →

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Where do I go for help if I think my kid might be depressed?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Dr. G

It’s been my experience that many churches offer reasonably good short-term counseling and support for adults, but very few will have staff with adequate training or supervision in counseling children or teens. So…where does a parent go to find the right help when they suspect their child needs help for depression? Continue reading →

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Hot Topics: Money and Children’s Mental Health: An Insurance Parable

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dr. G

We’ll kick off Children’s Mental Health Week by focusing on the challenges families face when seeking to access services for their kids through their health insurance benefits. Continue reading →

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