We as psychiatrists and you as parents have an important role as advocates in ensuring our college students get the medical and psychiatric care they need.
The gap year may be a solution for some students to grow socially and emotionally, to gain maturity, or to get a stronger financial footing, so they can achieve success.
The authors of these guides speak not only as professionals but also as parents who recognize the need for creative approaches to twenty-first century parenting.
What should you do if your college student is in a psychiatric hospital? You can be a tremendous source of support for your child during this stressful time.
The accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of ADHD are critical because ADHD, if left untreated, can lead to poor school performance, driving mishaps, and substance abuse.
We notice physical changes when our children come home from college, like a butterfly tattoo on their ankle, but we can be less aware of the internal transformation taking place.