When your child insists they don’t have a mental illness despite clear evidence to the contrary, it’s natural to assume they’re in denial or being stubborn. But what if it’s not a choice at all? What if their brain literally cannot process the information? What is anosognosia and how is it different from denial? Anosognosia
When Dr. Mariely Hernandez talks about ADHD, she quickly corrects a common misconception. “It’s called attention deficit, but it’s really a dysregulation of your attentional faculties. And what that means is that, you know, one, it’s like an interest based disorder.” This reframing helps parents understand why their child can focus intensely on video games
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This episode offers a unique compilation of insights gathered from attending the NATSAP conference in Orlando and meeting with parents, treatment professionals, and educational consultants across multiple cities. Rather than featuring a single guest, Brenda Zane shares the most pressing themes and concerns she heard repeatedly during these conversations. Treatment Trends and Insurance Realities One
When Laura Stack’s son Johnny told her at age 14 that he’d tried marijuana at a party, she warned him it would destroy his brilliant brain. Five years later, three days before his death, Johnny told his mother she had been right. ‘Mom, I just I want you to know that you were right. And
If you think marijuana today is the same as what was around when you were younger, you’re in for a sobering reality check. Dr. Libby Stuyt, a board certified addiction psychiatrist who has worked in the addiction and behavioral health field since 1990, shares critical information every parent needs to understand about how dramatically marijuana
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