Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) usually begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is seen in as many as 1 in 200 children and adolescents. OCD is characterized by recurrent intense obsessions and/or Read More
New Treatment for Postpartum Depression It is estimated that postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women in the US per year. Before now, a fast-acting or affordable medication has not been Read More
Teen suicide has been a very serious problem for many years in the US. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, suicide in teens (and adults) has seen a large rise. Suicide is now Read More
A number of children who I prescribed a stimulant medication for treatment of their ADHD symptoms, have recently faced major problems in having the prescriptions filled at a local pharmacy. Read More
Social media use has become a fact of life for many pre-teens or teenagers. The questions is whether it is harmful, whether they are able to use social media in Read More
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree growing in Southeast Asia.Kratom leaves have been used by Thai and Malaysian natives and workers for centuries for their stimulant effect to Read More
I often get questions by parents who prefer not to have their children prescribed a stimulant medication for ADHD. They ask whether there are alternatives to help reduce their child’s Read More
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