Recent News Items
A leap in mental care for children, an op-ed by Roselynn Carter. “IN THE 31 years since I chaired the first presidential commission on mental health, medical science has made significant strides in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental illnesses. Living in recovery from a mental illness is now not only possible, but expected. Even children and adolescents diagnosed with mental disorders go on to lead healthy, productive lives.” The Boston Globe, July 10, 2008.
Fighting the Web Bullying That Led to a Suicide. “The mother of a 13-year-old who committed suicide as a result of Internet bullying has dedicated herself to raising awareness of the issue and helping victims.” New York Times, June 1, 2008.
Personal Health: The Growing Wave of Teenage Self-Injury.“Self-injury is a disturbing and hard-to-treat phenomenon that experts say is increasing among adolescents and young adults. ” New York Times, May 6, 2008.
In teen's memory, a mental health push. The Boston Globe, May 5, 2008.
Autism Q&A. “Could your child have autism? If you are concerned, author Jayne Lytel urges you to take steps. Time is of the essence.” Boston Globe, April 23, 2008.
Mood lifting. “Growing evidence suggests that exercise is as good for your mental health as it is for your physical well-being.” Boston Globe, April 21, 2008.
Recognizing adolescent depression and fostering resilience. The Wellesley Townsman, April 3, 2008.
When Worry Consumes You.US News & World Report, February 24, 2008.
Screening Kids' Mental Health.WBUR, February 28, 2008. “Recently, the state started requiring that all pediatricians screen their young medicaid patients for mental health problems....some worry the screenings could put more stress on a mental health care system that's already under strain.”
Student and his family open up on toll of depression, risk of suicide. Boston Globe, January 17, 2008
Mental screening for young to begin: Mass. doctors to offer questionnaires for children on Medicaid. Boston Globe, December 27, 2007
A season of dread: Holidays hold a daunting challenge for those with eating disorders. Boston Globe, December 13, 2007
Bad Behavior Does Not Doom Pupils, Studies Say.“ Two studies could change the way teachers and parents understand children who are disruptive or withdrawn.” New York Times, November 13, 2007.
A Principal Who Cracks Down on Stress, New York Times, October 29, 2007 . “Some administrators are pushing back against an ethos of super-achievement at affluent suburban high schools.” [Featuring Needham, MA.]
Helping Hand for Children Mourning Death of Loved One, New York Times, October 29, 2007. “A form of therapy in a camp setting helps children who have lost a loved one work through their darker thoughts.”
Bipolar Illness Soars as a Diagnosis for the Young, New York Times, September 4, 2007.
Teen brains react differently to stress than adult ones. “A brain chemical that reduces anxiety in adults has the opposite effect on adolescents, a new study finds, perhaps explaining why many teenagers are so touchy.” Boston Globe, March 12, 2007.
Second Thoughts. Judith Warner blogs about using behavorial drugs for children. New York Times, March 1, 2007.
Easy Out, “Ok, maybe not easy. But today's gay high schoolers are discovering that declaring their homosexuality - and doing it at younger and younger ages - brings little of the stigma and complications that earlier generations faced.” Boston Globe, November 11, 2007.
For families of depressed, a lifeline. “Julie Totten knew her brother was unhappy, but she didn't realize how unhappy until he took his life.” Boston Globe, February 16, 2006.
