As I mentioned in my last post, PBS aired a documentary, "The Medicated Child" and I was pretty worried about how the producers were going to profile the whole issue of medicating children with neurological/psychiatric disorders and brain illnesses. Though the focus was more on pediatric bipolar disease than on ADHD, it still appealed to... Read more
Tonight, PBS will be airing a documentary titled "The Medicated Child" (9:00pm EST), which will cover the inside world of child psychiatry and the growing debate on diagnosing and treating mental illness in children. ADHD, pediatric bipolar disorder and more will be discussed in tonight's show. Of course, it has me worried,... Read more
Considering that the most common symptoms of ADHD are distractibility, inattention, impulsivity and disorganization, is it any wonder that following through on New Year's resolutions can be pretty tough, if not downright impossible? Throw in a little bit of impatience, getting bored easily, having difficulty with follow-through and boy, you... Read more
Earlier this month, New York University's Child Study Center began a provocative ad campaign to promote awareness of childhood psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, autism, depression, and more. Headed by CSC's director, Dr. Harold Koplewicz, who partnered with an ad agency that spearheaded the campaign pro bono, the so called... Read more
Effective December 19, 2007, medical professionals will be able to prescribe up to a 90 day supply of Schedule ll medications at one time. Stimulants like Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta- medications often used to treat ADHD- fall under this category. The DEA (The Drug Enforcement Administration) amended its regulations, thus allowing for more... Read more
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