Publications on Mental Health Topics

New Hope for Children and Teens with BP, by Boris Birmaher, 2010.

A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China, by Alexander Heather, 2010.

After The Tears, by Robin Simons, 2010.

The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence, by Lara Honos-Webb, 2010.

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, by Nicholas Carr, 2010.

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Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by J. Bell, 2010.

Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce, by JoAnne Pedro Carroll, 2010.

Shock Waves: A Practical Guide to Living with a Loved One's PTSD, by Cynthia Orange, 2010.

Teen Cyberbullying Investigated: Where Do Your Rights End and Consequences Begin?, by Tom Jacobs, 2010.

Black Jack Jetty: A Boy's Journey Through Grief, by Michael Carestio, 2010.

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, by Russell Barkley, 2010.

Helping Self-Harming Students, by Matthew D. Selekman, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Educational Leadership Health and Learning Archives, Jan 2010.

“Schools can reduce the likelihood of self-harming epidemics and manage student difficulties when they occur by following a few practical guidelines. Student self-harming is one of the most perplexing and challenging behaviors that administrators, teachers, nurses, and counseling staff encounter in their schools. Approximately 14 to 17 percent of children up to age 18 have deliberately cut, scratched, pinched, burned, or bruised themselves at least once (Whitlock, 2009), with 5 to 8 percent of adolescents actively engaging in this behavior (J. Whitlock, personal communication, September 27, 2009). ”

Studying Young Minds, and How to Teach Them, by Benedict Carey, New York Times , Dec 20 2009.

“New research on when young brains are best able to grasp fundamental concepts could reshape early education. ”

Blood Lead Levels and Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in US Young Adults, by Maryse F. Bouchard, David C. Bellinger, et al., Archives of General Psychiatry, Dec 15 2009.

“Lead is a ubiquitous neurotoxicant, and adverse cognitive and behavioral effects are well-documented in children and occupationally exposed adults but not in adults with low environmental exposure. ”

Deployments Taking Toll on Military’s Children, by James Dao, New York Times, Dec 7 2009.

“After eight years of war, the young people left back home are reporting emotional wear and tear, a study finds. ”