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ADHD: Does My Child Really Have It or Was ADHD Misdiagnosed? Pt 2 of 3
If It’s not ADHD, Then What Is It? Immaturity Especially in the cases of very young children, the diagnosis could simply be youth rather than ADHD. Children grow and change a lot between age 5 and 6,...
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ADHD: Does My Child Really Have It or Was ADHD Misdiagnosed? Pt 3 of 3
What are other Dangers of Medication for Misdiagnosed ADHD? A very typical treatment of ADHD involves use of medications such as Ritalin and other stimulants. A common side effect of these is...
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Anxiety and Nutrition – Part 1: Can I Help My Anxiety by Avoiding Certain...
There is definitely a link between anxiety and nutrition! Anxiety is certainly not caused by poor nutrition, but new studies indicate that some of the symptoms may be alleviated, at least to an...
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Anxiety and Nutrition – Part 2: Are There Foods I Can Eat to Help My Anxiety?
In an earlier article, we covered foods to avoid if you have been diagnosed with anxiety. While anxiety is not caused by foods we eat or do not eat, symptoms can be influenced by good and bad...
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Winter, Mental Health, and SAD
French poet and playwright Alfred De Moussett wrote, “Winter is a disease.” While this may seem to be a dramatic statement, significant evidence exists to support his declaration. Winter months, where...
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What is Cutting?
What is Cutting? First of all, it is important to understand that cutting is not an attempt at suicide. Cutting is a form of self-harm. It is an unhealthy coping strategy developed by those who want...
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Transformative Education and Mental Health
Many children and teens struggle with mental health issues which can make traditional education a daily burden that aggravates symptoms. As the mother of a daughter who suffered a traumatic brain...
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Communicating with Teens
The teenage brain is adapting and growing daily. Development of the pre-frontal cortex (responsible for executive functioning and the ability to make wise decisions, set and achieve goals, and...
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Brain Changers in the News
Galveston Brain Changers recently opened on the island! Galveston Brain Changers – Business Spotlight Managing ADHD without Medications — an Interview with Dr. Stephanie McClung Moving Heaven...
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Help for Veterans in Galveston County
I am happy to announce an organization that I am excited to participate with to provide neurofeedback services to Galveston county veterans, Homecoming for Veterans (HC4V). HC4V exists to treat...
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