RESOURCES & LINKS

Below you may find valuable resources on common topics affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We have selected important articles from different authors to help spread mental health awareness in our community.

ADHD RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND PARENTS

Children and adolescents with ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER (ADHD) struggle with symptoms which disrupts their daily lives and can predispose them to a collision course with parents, teachers, and classmates. Here are some educational reference websites to inform patients and families on ADHD: The Basics of ADHD: 1. National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-the-basics/qf-16-3572_153275.pdf 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/documents/adhdfactsheetenglish.pdf 3. CDC Florida State Profile: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/stateprofiles/stateprofile_florida.pdf 4. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/adhd_parents_medication_guide_english.pdf
ANXIETY DISORDERS GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND PARENTS

Anxiety is normally expected at certain ages and its part of normal growth and development. Parentsmay benefit from being aware of recurring red-flag- behaviors associated with excessive andinappropriate anxiety levels. Such as excessive worrying, physical complaints. Must know facts: 1. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/facts_for_families/47_the_anxious_child.pdf 2. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Anxiety_Disorder_Resource_Center/FAQ.aspx#anxietyfaq2 3. Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/childhood-anxiety-disorders
DEPRESSION GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND PARENTS

Depression can occur in children as young as 3-years-old. However, the presenting symptoms vary from the teenage- adult presentations given the difference in verbal and cognitive capacities. Depression is readily noticeable in adolescents and adults given the multiple venues of expression such as verbal, behavioral, physical etc. Symptoms may include sadness, crying, pessimism, irritability, anger, violence, hopelessness. Must Know Facts: 1. U.S. News: What to know about Depression: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-04-25/6-things-to-know-about-childhood-depression 2. NIH Treatment of Depression in the Very Young: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/treatment-depression-young-children 3. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Depressed-Child-004.aspx
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER PARENT'S GUIDE

What is ODD ? Is a group of behaviors which may include Defiance, Spitefulness, Negativity, Hostility and Verbal aggression. Children with ODD display a constant pattern of angry and aggressive behaviors, usually aimed at parents, teachers, and other authority figures. When do I seek help? Parents usually seek help when major disturbances at home , school or with peers arise. Must know facts: 1. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/odd/odd_resource_center_odd_guide.pdf