The Good News & The Bad News
First the good news: the recovery rate for a single episode is high Now the bad news: each episode increases the risk of another IT IS VITAL TO RECOGNIZE DEPRESSION EARLY AND TAKE STEPS TO TREAT IT!
Teen Depression vs Adult Depression
DIFFERENCES IN SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS & TEENS ADULTS tend to be sad stay sad sleep less eat less decrease in libido no change in anxiety no change in physical problems Teens tend to be angry, irrational, act out cycles in and out frequently sleep more eat more libido seldom impaired increased anxiety complains of somatic symptoms There is a marked increase in irritability which is frequently evident in young people leading to family conflicts. Not [...]
Frequency of Depression
Depression is increasing in numbers. Is it because: incidents of depression is increasing more services are available families are more willing to seek help greater recognition Depression in adults is relatively easy to diagnose: there is a pronounced change in mood changes persist adults usually acknowledge the problem adults have some mature insights they are usually motivated to “fix” it Depression in young people is harder to diagnose is he/she depressed or just being [...]
Diagnostic Criteria for Depression
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA for MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER DSM-IV Presence of 5 or more of the following during the same 2 week period and represent a change from previous functioning. a) depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day b) markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities c) significant change in weight or appetite – either increase or decrease d) insomnia e) agitation nearly every day f) fatigue or loss of energy [...]
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Workshops
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Taming a Toddler
Many parents wonder what hit them when their sweet little baby turns into an unreasonable toddler – ideas for dealing with mealtime, bedtime, temper tanturms, toilet training, noncompliance, etc.
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A Guided Tour of ADHD
This workshop will present the facts, myths, misconceptions, controversy and [...]
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Phone: (519) 485-4678
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Parents' Comments
“Rick’s approach is so logical. He helped us clearly define the problem, analyze what has happened and select the best strategy. We now feel empowered to do something positive for our kid”
(A.N. – Tillsonburg)