In the past decade, we’ve embraced the importance of screening, diagnosing and treating post-partum depression. But a new study found that the depression may actually start during the pregnancy. This finding suggests that if we can diagnose and begin treating depression sooner, the new mother will face less severe [...]
By Vatsala Bhaskar, MD A few years ago, a stressed-out mother poured her heart out to me over the phone. She explained that her 10-year-old son was unable to focus in the classroom and his grades were close to failing. The school wanted to test him for [...]
By Alyssa Brennan, MOT By this stage of the school year, children in first through third grades should be settled in their classroom routine. While some students are experiencing a full-day learning environment for the first time, older children are more acclimated into the educational and social structure of [...]
