The presence of a mental disorder may not be immediately diagnosed. Friends and family members might attribute the symptoms to hormonal changes, physical ailments, personality weaknesses, or the result of difficult circumstances. Some parents had seen some prior signs of trouble before they happen, but have thought that their childs moodiness was part of an adolescent phase that would soon pass. However, significant changes in sleep, diet, or behavior may indicate something more serious. An examination by a professional can lead to effective treatment and improved quality of life for your loved one.
What about the over drugging of our childern?:
Psychiatrists may then prescribe psychotropic drugs for the children without first without making it clear to parents that these medications can have severe side-effects including insomnia, loss of appetite, headaches, psychotic symptoms and even potentially fatal adverse reactions
"Our society viewed with loathing those who 'pushed' stimulant drugs on children," says child psychiatrist Dr Peter Breggin. "Yet today, there are more children taking Ritalin and amphetamines from doctors than ever received them from illegal pushers," he says.
Gary Null - The Drugging of Our Children
Gary Null examines the increasingly common practice of prescribing psychotropic drugs for children - including preschoolers as young as age 2 to 4 - who have been diagnosed with ADD, or ADHD.
When Someone You Love Has a Mental Disorder
The presence of a mental disorder may not be immediately diagnosed. Friends and family members might attribute the symptoms to hormonal changes, physical ailments, personality weaknesses, or the result of difficult circumstances. Some parents had seen some prior signs of trouble before they happen, but have thought that their childs moodiness was part of an adolescent phase that would soon pass. However, significant changes in sleep, diet, or behavior may indicate something more serious. An examination by a professional can lead to effective treatment and improved quality of life for your loved one.
Denis Waitley expalains the importance of programming your own mind, and not allowing the media or anybody else do it for you. This is similar to subjects on self-talk, auto suggestion, self hypnosis, and affirmations.
The negative influences of media are vast. It affects the physical self, the emotions, the psychological aspect, and even the spiritual stand of many people.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two not watch television, reports The Toronto Star. Research on early brain development shows that babies and toddlers need direct contact with parents and other caregivers. Watching TV may interfere with interaction that helps develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. Not all experts agree, however. The Canadian Pediatric Society, for example, says that watching quality programming with parental supervision for a maximum of 30 minutes a day provides the child an opportunity to be taught by a parent. Both organizations agree, however, that young children should not have televisions or computers in their bedrooms and that TV should not be used as a baby-sitter. Since TV viewing can affect the health of young people, it is suggested that children be encouraged to play outside, read books or work with puzzles or games.
With 20 children among 26 victims of Connecticut school shooting. How can we make sure that this kind of a thing does not happen again. Is hollywood to blame? Video Games? Was the shooter on drugs? Bad Parenting? Mental Health Disorder? Was he seeing a Doctor? What kind of music was he listing to?
Violence everywhere in our modern world. On the TV in the movies, music, video games and in sports.
