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. ”
A Life By Me: A Kid's Forever Book, by Beth Barber, PsyD, 2012.
What Time Is It?, by Christine Taylor-Butler, 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. ”
Lifting the Fog: A specific guide to inattentive ADHD in adults, by Michael Carr, 2012.
Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child's Emotions and Solving Family Problems, by K. Barish, Center for Parenting Education, 2012.
Parenting Your Child with ADHD: A No-Nonsense Guide for Nurturing Self-Reliance and Cooperation, by Craig Wiener, 2012.
Surviving Sudden Loss: Stories from Those Who Have Lived It, by Heidi Snow, 2012.
The Sex-wise Parent: The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Child, Strengthening Your Family, and Talking to Kids About Sex, Abuse, and Bullying, by Janet Rosenzweig, 2012.
Really and Truly, by Émilie Rivard, 2012.
Your Life Can be Better: Using Strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD, by Douglas A. Puryear, 2012.
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