by Dan DeMarle | Aug 2, 2020 | Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Risk Factors
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that individuals exposed to early life stress (ELS) were more likely to develop a major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood or adolescence...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 26, 2020 | Adolescent/Teen, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Sleep
Teenagers who experience very poor sleep may be more likely to experience poor mental health in later life, according to a new study. In a paper published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, researchers analyzed self-reported sleep quality and quantity...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 27, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Depression, Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Other Health Impairment
This is an extremely helpful article, which points out the need for differential diagnosis. This is what we do at DeMarle INC thorough screening for the multiple factors that impact a child’s or adult’s performance and then in-depth testing. “The kid who...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 17, 2020 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Emotional Disturbance
“Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder” (2004) by Mary Fristad and Jill Golberg Arnold by Guilford Press. An excellent book covering all Mood Disorders.
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Covid-19, Depression, Emotional Disturbance
The state is partnering with Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, to offer free meditation and mindfulness content for all New Yorkers at www.headspace.com/ny. The First Responders Fund has been created to assist COVID-19 health care workers and...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 18, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Obsessive-Compuslive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide/Suicidal Ideation
The Monroe Mobile Crises Team is a mobile psychiatric emergency team for individuals and families within Monroe County who are experiencing a crisis in mental health. Its services are designed to divert individuals who are not at risk of harming themselves, as well as...