Episodes
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School is hard. School with a mental health or physical health disability is harder! But there are laws in place to help support students. In this episode, Dr. K discusses the 2 most common school accommodation supports, IEPs and 504 plans.
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Medication management can help improve ADHD symptoms but medication only lasts so long, and ADHD symptoms persist. In this episode, Dr. K discusses the importance of behavioral approaches to managing ADHD. Topics include different behavioral approaches, parental involvement, and resources to help manage ADHD symptoms.
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Managing ADHD is a combination of behavioral supports and medication management. In this second part of this 4-part ADHD series, Dr. K discusses how brain chemistry is different in those with ADHD and medication options to manage ADHD.
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Like Doug in the movie, "Up", most of us have moments of easy distractibility! In this episode, Dr. K discusses what ADHD is, common symptoms, along with differences in how it may present in girls and boys and how providers assess for and diagnose it.
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Managing anxiety is no easy feat. In this episode, Dr. K discusses techniques to manage anxiety with family and friend support, therapy and behavioral techniques, and medication options.
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Bobby McFerrin wrote the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" but that's easier said that done. In this episode of ASK Child Psych, Dr. K discusses what anxiety is, how it may present, and some of the common types of anxiety disorders that he and other mental health providers often see.
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The first two parts of the 3-part "More than Sad" series discussed depression and suicide. In this 3rd part, we will talk about ways to treat depression. Dr. K will discuss what we can be done before seeing a mental health provider to try to manage depression symptoms, a bit about behavioral therapy and lastly, a discussion on medication. He'll also briefly discuss the potential issues with anti-depressants and some of the things you should consider before going down the anti-depressant route.
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On this episode, Dr. K discusses one of the most terrifying aspects of mental health, Suicide. Suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death in 10-24 year olds and the #1 cause of death in 14- and 15-year-olds. In this episode, we talk about some myths and some ways to support youth who may be experiencing suicidal thinking.
*Content warning -- we discuss suicide and safety in this episode.
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Depression is one of the most common mental health issues affecting kids and adolescents. In this episode of the ASK Child Psych Podcast, Dr. K discusses what depression is, how it differs from temporary sadness, and some ways to support a youth who may be struggling with depression.
"More than Sad" will be a 3 part series with part 1 focusing on depression. Part 2 will focus on Suicide and Part 3 will focus on methods to treat depression.
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During mental health treatment, a lot of really sensitive topics are often discussed. How do you know what information will be shared with parents/adults and when things are kept in the office? In this episode of ASK Child Psych, Dr. K discusses a very important aspect of mental health care, Confidentiality. You'll get to hear what confidentiality is, when it's maintained, and when it may be broken. Take a listen so it's no longer a secret!
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Not only are there different types of Mental Health providers (See Episode 2, "Wait, Who're You?" but also occurs in different types of locations. In this episode, Dr. K discusses the main levels of care (from PCP and outpatient treatment to in-patient and residential care) that one may encounter along their mental health journey.
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Dr. K discusses the DSM, it's history and current use in psychiatric practice. He also explains how he utilizes this text in supporting the care of youth/families that he takes care of.
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There are many different type of mental health provider that you may encounter. Which one is the right one for your needs? In this episode, Dr. K reviews some of the most common mental health providers to help you connect to the right provider at the first appointment.
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In this first episode, Dr. K introduces the podcast and discusses the 3 pounds of fat that resides between our ears. In this, we also attempt to define and points out the difficulty in defining mental health and mental illness.
