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Who will benefit from this website? Patients, families, mental health workers, psychologists and physicians. The webpage author makes no profit and is not trying to sell you anything. We just hope that you have been guided to reliable links to help your family or loved ones i.e. safer and efficient internet searching.

How might this website help me? You may gain a greater understanding of: when to seek help; informed consent on medications; important resources and much more.

What type of information is presented here? The information links are: evidence based i.e. backed by research. Links included below: New Updates, Therapy Links, Substance Abuse, Child Advocate Websites, Autism, Family Resources, Medication Pictures/Resources, ADHD/Depression resources, Medline Plus, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Finder, Family Watchdog. Scroll Down To the END For All the Great Links: Mood Tracker, ADHD Tracker, Medications, Light Therapy, Pamphlets on Disorders for Adults/Children/Adolescents, ADHD Resources Etc…

When do I consider seeking help?

PRE-ADOLESCENTS AND ADOLESCENTS

Marked change in school performance.
Inability to cope with problems and daily activities.
Marked changes in sleeping and/or eating habits.
Frequent physical complaints.
Sexual acting out.
Depression shown by sustained, prolonged negative mood and attitude, often accompanied by poor appetite, difficulty sleeping or thoughts of death.
Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs.
Intense fear of becoming obese with no relationship to actual body weight, purging food or restricting eating.
Persistent nightmares.
Threats of self-harm or harm to others.
Self-injury or self destructive behavior.
Frequent outbursts of anger, aggression.
Threats to run away.
Aggressive or non-aggressive consistent violation of rights of others; opposition to authority, truancy, thefts, or vandalism.
Strange thoughts, beliefs, feelings, or unusual behaviors.

YOUNGER CHILDREN

Marked fall in school performance.
Poor grades in school despite trying very hard.
Severe worry or anxiety, as shown by regular refusal to go to school, go to sleep or take part in activities that are normal for the child's age.
Hyperactivity; fidgeting; constant movement beyond regular playing.
Persistent nightmares.
Persistent disobedience or aggression (longer than 6 months) and provocative opposition to authority figures.
Frequent, unexplainable temper tantrums.

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Adult Depression Pamphlet LINKS

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Child & Adolescent Pamphlets from the American Academy of Child/Adol Psychiatry LINKSResource Centers AACAP Resource Centers empower consumers through patient education. Each AACAP Resource Center contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to frequently asked questions, clinical resources, expert videos, and abstracts from the JAACAP, Scientific Proceedings and Facts for Families relevant to each disorder.

Anxiety Disorders Anxiety in children is expected and normal at specific times in development. However, parents should not discount a child's fears. Because anxious children may also be quiet, compliant and eager to please, their difficulties may be missed. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition which includes difficulties with attention, increased activity, and difficulties with impulsivity. Estimates show that between 3 and 7 percent of school-aged children and about 4 percent of adults have ADHD. Autism Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 in 150 American children. Types of autism include autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and Asperger's syndrome. The cause of autism is not known. Bipolar Disorder Although bipolar disorder more commonly develops in older teenagers and young adults, it can appear in children as young as 6. evaluation will find that some of these children are suffering from a mental disorder. Yet, only a very few of those will have bipolar disorder. Conduct Disorder Conduct disorder is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder that can occur in children and teens. A child with this disorder may display a pattern of disruptive and violent behavior and have problems following rules. Depression Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems sad, this does not necessarily mean he or she has significant depression. If the sadness becomes persistent, or if disruptive behavior that interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life develops, it may indicate that he or she has a depressive illness Disaster A child who has been exposed to a disaster may have been an eye-witness to a disaster. He or she might have been hurt or had a family member who was hurt or killed. Children are also exposed to disasters through TV, media, word-of-mouth, or a mixture of these. Military Families Global conflict and unrest have led to the deployment of large numbers of military personnel (active duty, Reserves, National Guard). As a result of duty assignments, members of the military are often separated from their families for lengthy periods of time. A family that loses the active presence of a parent through separation faces significant challenges and stress. Oppositional Defiant Disorder It's not unusual for children, especially those in their "terrible twos" and early teens, to defy authority every now and then. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual for the child's age, it may mean that the child has a type of behavior disorder called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

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MOOD & ADHD TRACKER: Please Ask Dr. Parvin's Team to set you up on the ADHD Tracker. Follow the directions below for the mood tracker. Mood Tracker Website: Graph Your/Loved One's Moods & Link Dr. Parvin to your Mood Tracker INFO Sheet using FBHChicago1 as the provider.

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The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) website

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The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) was created in January of 1999 to serve as a national resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties. The Association is governed by an elected, volunteerBoard of Directors comprised of representatives from the NATSAP membership.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder:

Winter Clinical Depression Consider non medication option.

Discuss this with your Board Certified Psychiatrist.