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Suffer the Children

The case against labeling and medicating children, and effective alternatives for treating them

Addiction
Gimme Shelter

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on December 8, 2019

As homelessness increases and affects more neighborhoods, individuals and agencies will have to wake up to the problem and search for solutions. 

As homelessness increases and affects more neighborhoods, individuals and agencies will have to wake up to the problem and search for solutions. 

ADHD
Why French Kids Don’t Take Drugs for ADHD

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on September 24, 2019

In the United States, 7.77 percent of children take stimulant medications. In France the number is only 0.46 percent. A new study explains why.

In the United States, 7.77 percent of children take stimulant medications. In France the number is only 0.46 percent. A new study explains why.

ADHD
ADHD: A Disease or a Category Error?

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on July 29, 2019

Looking for causes in a person's lived experience, especially trauma, is a more effective way of helping ease mental distress than labeling a person with diagnoses.

Looking for causes in a person's lived experience, especially trauma, is a more effective way of helping ease mental distress than labeling a person with diagnoses.

ADHD
The Emperor's New Medical Device

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on June 2, 2019

On April 19, 2019, the FDA approved the first medical device for childhood behaviors that are diagnosed as ADHD. The device is approved for children over 7 years old.

On April 19, 2019, the FDA approved the first medical device for childhood behaviors that are diagnosed as ADHD. The device is approved for children over 7 years old.

ADHD
Two Narratives of ADHD

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on March 14, 2019

Presently, there are two co-existing narratives about ADHD as well as other mental disorders. What new research shows.

Presently, there are two co-existing narratives about ADHD as well as other mental disorders. What new research shows.

Diet
Reversing Disease with Food

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on February 24, 2019

The book argues that a plant-based diet, along with regular exercise, is the way to a longer and healthier life and can reverse chronic diseases even after they have progressed.

The book argues that a plant-based diet, along with regular exercise, is the way to a longer and healthier life and can reverse chronic diseases even after they have progressed.

Projection
Projective Identification and Narcissism

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on February 2, 2019

Projective identification is not always insidious, although it clearly can be so.  This is especially the case in the context of romantic relationships.

Projective identification is not always insidious, although it clearly can be so.  This is especially the case in the context of romantic relationships.

Gender
The Most Dangerous Place for a Woman Is in Her Home

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on November 26, 2018

Violence against women and girls is the manifestation of a profound lack of respect ― a failure by men to recognize the inherent equality and dignity of women.

Violence against women and girls is the manifestation of a profound lack of respect ― a failure by men to recognize the inherent equality and dignity of women.

Mindfulness
7 Ways Mindfulness Can Help Children’s Brains

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on September 18, 2018

Mindfulness is especially useful for children because it can promote skills controlled in the prefrontal cortex, such as the ability to focus and concentrate.

Mindfulness is especially useful for children because it can promote skills controlled in the prefrontal cortex, such as the ability to focus and concentrate.

Marriage
When Love Sours

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on July 28, 2018

When couples face deep unhappiness, like the absence of emotional and/or sexual intimacy, they wonder if they should stay or leave a loveless marriage.

When couples face deep unhappiness, like the absence of emotional and/or sexual intimacy, they wonder if they should stay or leave a loveless marriage.