Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficits: What Parents Need to Know Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 6, 2012It’s a situation every parent dreads, but has become all too common: the phone call home from school and the request to come in to discuss little Amy’s behavior at school. Maybe it’s that she’s wiggly in her seat, asks to use the bathroom every time worksheets are handed out, or chats too much with…
Parenting Tips for the Child with Autism/Asperger’s Disorder Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 13, 2012Autism in general and Asperger’s Disorder in particular have received a great deal of media attention over the past decade, in part due to the sudden recent increase in diagnosis of this disorder. While debate rages about whether or not certain vaccinations have caused this increase in occurrences, the increase has led to a heightened…
Family Dinners Help Teens Stay Sober Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 12, 2011If parents want to keep their teens clean and sober, they may need to look no further than the family dinner table, according to a new study shown in the I B Times. CASA recently released a report that shows the importance of having family dinners. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., with CASA, says that parental…
Sexting Major Concern for Parents of Teens in School, Says Poll Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 7, 2011A recent survey says parents are expressing a new worry that’s shoving aside fears about dealing with bullies or getting good grades. According to a survey by SpectorSoft, the chief school worry parents expressed toward their children is about sexting, or sending sexual messages and photos out from their cell phones.
Parents: Health Risk for Teens in Lazy Cakes and Bath Salts Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 20, 2011As summer approaches and children are out of school, parents should take the time to warn kids about the dangers of legal “drugs” that are for sale and readily available. These include bath salts, which are anything but safe, as well as a product called Lazy Cakes. Both are legally for sale at convenience stores,…
Troubled Children Can Increase Parents’ Stress, Even as Adults News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 16, 2010Addiction and mental illnesses have been called “family diseases” because these types of behavioral health problems affect the well-being of the entire household. Now, researchers have proven that children who have led poor lifestyles—such as substance abuse, chronic behavioral health issues, problems with the law, or financial troubles— well into adulthood still pose a major…
Study Examines Preventing Anxiety in Children of Anxious Parents News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 14, 2009In a new pilot study, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center attempted to prevent or mitigate anxiety disorders among children of anxious parents. In the investigation, researchers used a family-based program of cognitive behavioral therapy with generally positive results.
New Study Explores Postpartum Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 16, 2009When a new mother suffers from postpartum depression, she may experience thoughts of committing suicide. A new two-year study found that for women contemplating taking their own lives, the mother-infant relationship and development was a negative experience, accompanied by mood disturbances, low maternal self-esteem, negative perceptions of their effectiveness as parents, and noticeably less responsiveness…
Children of a Deployed Parent at High Risk for Psychological Problems News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 5, 2009A new study by military doctors and researchers finds that a third of military children who have a parent deployed in a war zone are at high risk for psychological problems. The study surveyed military spouses of deployed Army soldiers with children aged 5 to 12, according to CNN.com. Results found that stress levels were…
Promises Urges Parents to Watch for Binge-Drinking Issues as Students Start College This Fall FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 27, 2009With the increase in college binge drinking and alcohol-related problems, it is imperative for parents to warn their young adults about the dangers of binge drinking before they return to school this fall. Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) August 27, 2009–Binge drinking on college campuses in the United States is on the rise, as are its…
