by Candida Fink, MD | May 6, 2020 | Anxiety, Bipolar Depression, Depression, Self-Help
Life in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for everyone, but even more so for people living with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. In Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, I stress the importance of maintaining healthy routines and relationships, but...
by Candida Fink, MD | Jun 10, 2019 | Angry Child, Childhood Bipolar, Children, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Jared’s school and Mom have left me 10 messages combined — all before lunchtime. He has been suspended from school — where he is in a self-contained classroom — for the sixth time this year. He was asked to do a math assignment — which he refused. Encouraged by...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 27, 2019 | ADD, ADHD, Children, Uncategorized
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood diagnosis. In 2015–2016, about 10% of children and adolescents were diagnosed and treated for ADHD. The diagnosis is based on a collection of symptoms that are frequent and severe enough to impair a...
by Candida Fink, MD | Apr 11, 2017 | Children, Parenting, School, Sleep
Jeanette slumps on my couch while Collin sits on the office floor, building with Legos. Dark circles under her eyes swell a bit as she tears up, describing how she and Collin battled over homework for hours last night. She finally gave up in despair at around 11 pm....
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 22, 2017 | Alternative - Complementary, Antidepressant, Anxiety, Bipolar Depression, Depression, Exercise, Self-Help, Stigma, Treatment
Exercise is as important for the health of the brain as it is for the body; this is well established science. However, the term “exercise” often conjures up images of joining a gym, pumping iron, walking or jogging on a treadmill, and doing calisthenics....
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