Archive for November, 2010

458. Depression in Very Young Children

Daniel Pine, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Chief, Section on Development and Affective Neuroscience, Chief, Emotion and Development Branch, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program

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Resources

Begin with your pediatrician (or family practitioner) – ask how to find closest mental health services.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Also, via NIMH:
Anxiety and Depression 301-451-6817 (guest Dr. Daniel Pine’s group)
Irritability, Negativistic and Depressed Behavior 301-496-8381

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

457. Raising Self-Starters

Leathia West, LCSW-C, psychotherapist, specialist in child development, counselor (Green Acres School)

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456. Fostering Creativity

Ashley Merryman, co-author, (with Po Bronson), Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children

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Resources

Nurtureshock.com – Site also includes a number of pieces written by Ashley Merryman and Po Bronson

Tips for Promoting Your Child’s Curiosity

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