Publications on Mental Health Topics

Asperger's History of Overdiagnosis, by Paul Steinberg, New York Times , Jan 31 2012.

“Considered to be at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, Asperger syndrome has become more loosely defined in the past 20 years, by both the mental health profession and by lay people, and in many instances is now synonymous with social and interpersonal disabilities. ”

Ritalin Gone Wrong, by L. Alan Sroufe, New York Times, Jan 28 2012.

“THREE million children in this country take drugs for problems in focusing. Toward the end of last year, many of their parents were deeply alarmed because there was a shortage of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin that they considered absolutely essential to their children’s functioning. ”

When Stress Is Good for You, by Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall St. Journal , Jan 24 2012.

“By learning to identify and manage individual reactions to stress, people can develop healthier outlooks as well as improve performance on cognitive tests, at work and in athletics, researchers and psychologists say. ”

New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many, Study Suggests, by Benedict Carey, New York Times , Jan 19 2012.

“Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests. ”

Seeing Social Media More as Portal Than as Pitfall, by Perri Klass, New York Times , Jan 9 2012.

“Though there are certainly real dangers, and though some adolescents appear to be particularly vulnerable, scientists are now turning to a more nuanced understanding of this new world. ”

Your Life Can be Better: Using Strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD, by Douglas A. Puryear, 2012.

It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying & Creating a Life Worth Living, by Savage, Dan and Miller, Terry, 2012.

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals, by Lidia Zylowska, 2012.

Really and Truly, by Émilie Rivard, 2012.

What Parents Can Do About CyberBullying, by Signe Whitson, Psychology Today, 2012.

“This article talks about ways parents can help prevent bullying and promote online safety for their children. ”

Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors of Muslim Immigrants in the United States: Overcoming Social Stigma and Cultural Mistrust, by Saara Amri, Fred Bemak, Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2012.

“As in many cultures and religions, the stigma of mental illness and treatment in the Muslim immigrant community is deep-rooted. Compounded with the cultural mistrust of the Western mental health system, many in this community live with untreated mental health conditions that not only impact themselves, but impact their family and the larger community. This article examines the Muslim immigrant community in the U.S. by providing an overview of who Muslim immigrants are and some of major psychosocial and psychological issues they face. The article will examine the impact of cultural mistrust and the stigmatization related to mental health on help-seeking behaviors among Muslim immigrants. Two case studies are presented that portray some of the struggles a Muslim immigrant faces in the U.S. Based on these case studies, recommendations for providing culturally responsive services that may mediate barriers to mental health help-seeking behaviors are presented. Finally, the authors discuss implications for future research. ”

What Time Is It?, by Christine Taylor-Butler, 2012.

Coming Around: Parenting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Kids, by Anne Dohrenwend, 2012.

When Being a Grandma Isn't So Grand: 4 Keys to L.O.V.E. Your Grandchild's Parents, by Donne Davis, 2012.

Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child's Emotions and Solving Family Problems, by K. Barish, Center for Parenting Education, 2012.