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Suicide
Depression and Suicide

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on January 8, 2018

As students return to school after the holidays, parents should also have a potentially life-saving talk with their kids to avert a possible tragedy—suicide.

As students return to school after the holidays, parents should also have a potentially life-saving talk with their kids to avert a possible tragedy—suicide.

Resilience
Resilience

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on May 19, 2014

Psychologists can predict what kind of parents we'll be by how we talk about childhood. Parents who understand their own past are more capable of taking steps to foster the resilience needed while raising their own children.

Psychologists can predict what kind of parents we'll be by how we talk about childhood. Parents who understand their own past are more capable of taking steps to foster the resilience needed while raising their own children.

Autism
An Insider's Look into Autism

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on May 5, 2014

April is Autism Awareness Month, but we should draw attention to autism every day. One way to do so is to hear from the many brave people out there making a difference in the lives of young people with autism and in the growing field of autism research. Kim Ceccarelli is one of those people.

April is Autism Awareness Month, but we should draw attention to autism every day. One way to do so is to hear from the many brave people out there making a difference in the lives of young people with autism and in the growing field of autism research. Kim Ceccarelli is one of those people.

Bullying
Demystifying Bullying

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on October 18, 2013

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and to demystify the hot topic for both parents and educators, I recently caught up with Elizabeth Englander, author of the just-released book “Bullying and Cyberbullying.”

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and to demystify the hot topic for both parents and educators, I recently caught up with Elizabeth Englander, author of the just-released book “Bullying and Cyberbullying.”

Sport and Competition
Coming Out of the Haze

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on September 30, 2013

Administration, coaches, and parents must band together early and often to put an end to hazing and prevent another tragic headline.

Administration, coaches, and parents must band together early and often to put an end to hazing and prevent another tragic headline.

Anxiety
Cambridge Strong

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on April 24, 2013

Students in Massachusetts were on spring break last week, so when they resume their routine tomorrow, we need to assess the impact of the tragedy and create a plan that restores a sense of security.

Students in Massachusetts were on spring break last week, so when they resume their routine tomorrow, we need to assess the impact of the tragedy and create a plan that restores a sense of security.

Gratitude
Gratitude

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on April 21, 2013

Despite the horrific events of this week and the lockdown, I am still filled with gratitude.

Despite the horrific events of this week and the lockdown, I am still filled with gratitude.

Cognition
Rolling in the Deep

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on April 16, 2013

How do we help troubled students and assess violence in schools? The common denominator is prevention.

How do we help troubled students and assess violence in schools? The common denominator is prevention.

ADHD
ADHD Medication Can Help Kids, But It Can't Fix Schools

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on March 8, 2013

Education reform does not come from introducing Ritalin into the cafeteria lunches of poor schools. Real reform comes through productive interaction between teachers and students in the classroom.

Education reform does not come from introducing Ritalin into the cafeteria lunches of poor schools. Real reform comes through productive interaction between teachers and students in the classroom.

Trauma
'But I didn't mean to...'

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on February 11, 2013

Students with sexualized behavior are one of teachers' biggest concerns. It is unusual and upsetting, and they often do not know how to respond.

Students with sexualized behavior are one of teachers' biggest concerns. It is unusual and upsetting, and they often do not know how to respond.

Gratitude
The Generosity of Gratitude

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on November 21, 2012

It’s been shown that acknowledging what you’re grateful for makes you more motivated to be generous. So, this Thanksgiving, I’m proud to acknowledge the work that my colleagues and I get to do, the struggles of my students, and the incredibly hard work of all the educators and administrators out there.

It’s been shown that acknowledging what you’re grateful for makes you more motivated to be generous. So, this Thanksgiving, I’m proud to acknowledge the work that my colleagues and I get to do, the struggles of my students, and the incredibly hard work of all the educators and administrators out there.

Career
Supercali-fragilistic-expiali-docious!

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on November 5, 2012

The recent alleged "nanny murder" has set off alarms for parents, but parents owe it to the numerous women who show up every day to care for our children not to let headlines override our own judgment -- and their good work.

The recent alleged "nanny murder" has set off alarms for parents, but parents owe it to the numerous women who show up every day to care for our children not to let headlines override our own judgment -- and their good work.

ADHD
The Art of ADHD

Nancy Rappaport M.D. on October 16, 2012

It’s all too easy to make a rapid diagnosis of ADHD and then swiftly fork over a prescription, but this is a quick-fix solution that doesn’t do a child justice.

It’s all too easy to make a rapid diagnosis of ADHD and then swiftly fork over a prescription, but this is a quick-fix solution that doesn’t do a child justice.