MedPsych Behavioral Health Blog: Child & Teen Mental Wellness Insights
Empower your journey with the information you need to support your child’s mental health journey. Here, you’ll find valuable insights regarding the world of mental and behavioral health, specifically for children and adolescents.
Coping with your Child’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis by Sheena Lee
By Sheena Lee, PA-C Receiving Your Child’s Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder One of the most unsettling experiences for parents is facing the unknown when their child goes through something deeply challenging; it could be a simple injury on the playground or an unexplained symptom leading to more medical evaluations. Receiving
Truth About Psychiatric Medications In Kids and Teens by Dr. Mohab Hanna
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Mohab Hanna, a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, offers insights into the often-overlooked aspects of psychiatric medication. Psychiatric medications have become increasingly prevalent in treating mental health conditions in children and teenagers. However, there is growing
School Anxiety and Kids’ Mental Health by Mohab Hanna
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Addressing School Anxiety: A Key to Kids’ Mental Health In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it’s becoming increasingly critical for schools to understand and address school anxiety (or refusal), significantly affecting students’ mental health. Studies show that 5% of all school-aged children experience
What Should I Expect With The Intake Interview? by Karl Stephens
By Karl Stephens Seeking help for your mental health is a significant step toward healing and well-being. Your first meeting with a therapist or psychiatrist may feel like meeting a new acquaintance or co-worker with excitement, awkwardness, or nervousness. It’s common to have apprehensions like, “What would I even say?” or
Unraveling Autism: Identifying and Understanding Core Features Webinar
By Sheena Lee, PA-C Webinar presented by Sheena Lee from MedPsych Associates We delve into the world of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This informative session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and comprehend the fundamental characteristics of autism. Seasoned expert in the field, Sheena Lee
Parenting For Your Teens Mental Health Webinar
By Abby Marshall, LCSW, Nicole Clark, MSW, LSW, and Jonathon Byrne, LCSW Webinar presented by Abby Marshall, Nicole Clark and Jonathan Byrne from MedPsych Associates As the school year begins, your teens will be facing new challenges academically, personally and socially. For parents, this is a time to reinforce your focus on your