Sudden and tragic loss
The death of a loved one is always sad and upsetting. However, when it comes to grieving, the particulars of …
Category: Dealing with Crisis
Category: Dealing with Crisis
When is psychiatric hospitalization necessary?
Bleeding. Broken bones. Chest pain. Shortness of breath. It’s pretty easy to know when it’s time to take your child …
Is The Emergency Room The Best Choice For Your Child’s Mental Illness Crisis?
Your child is in crisis. He is exhibiting symptoms of a mental health emergency, and you know he needs treatment …
De-Escalating A Dangerous Situation: SAPD’s Crisis Intervention Training
Imagine that your son or daughter has a history of mental illness with occasional, violent outbursts. What if one of …
Mental Health Triage: Parents on the Front Lines
Melissa Deuter, MD/Medical Director of Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care, leads a session on how educators and mental health professionals …
“Don’t Talk About My Child That Way!”
The old adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” is simply not true. …
Redefining Anger In Children And Youth
“Dude. I don’t understand. What is it, exactly, that you are so mad about?” My teenage son was standing in …
Raising Non-Violent Children & Teens
In our latest on-demand video series, Raising Non-Violent Children & Teens: Strategies for Families & Caregivers, Karen A. Waldron, PhD, …
Youth Suicide
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youths aged 10 to 24. Recently, researchers found that only 26% …
Kids and Psychotropic Medications
Learn about commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for children and adolescents and the effects that parents and teachers should be aware …
