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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 04/23/2008, comments (3)

American Heart Association Recommends Cardiac Screening for Children Taking Stimulants

The American Heart Association released a statement this week that children with ADHD should be screened for possible heart problems before starting treatment with stimulant medications and that those who already are taking stimulants, should also be checked. Specifically, according to the statement, children should receive an... Read more Chevron

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Alice Hale

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posted 04/16/2008, comments (2)

Wish Me Luck

Well, I see my counselor tomorrow. It has been a week since I saw her and she told me I was "beyond help." I have for the most part maintained the schedule that she gave me while still making a few revisions to it to make it easier for me to comply with. When I see her tomorrow, I know she is going to ask me about the schedule and... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/14/2008, comment (1)

Who Can Diagnose and Treat ADHD?

When seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of the process. It would be easy if there were a blood test that could pinpoint ADHD or other mental disorders, but there isn't. Instead, there are a series of assessments medical professionals use to determine if ADHD is present. Many... Read more Chevron

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Alice Hale

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posted 04/11/2008, comments (8)

Bad session

I saw my counselor yesterday and we discussed the fact that I had been feeling suicidal this past week. She told me that I had been doing really good about calling the suicide hotline but that I was getting to the point where I was needing help beyond their resources. She told me that there were a fe things they could do before they would have to... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/25/2008, comments (4)

The Many Faces of ADHD - Dr. Nick Schwartz

Dr. Nick Schwartz began his medical career in the Emergency Room. Although he found satisfaction in being instrumental in helping to heal broken and battered bodies, he found that this type of medicine did not allow him to develop long lasting relationships with his patients. Dr. Schwartz wanted to help people to create a better life for... Read more Chevron

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