Child mental health

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with a particular focus September 5-11, which is Suicide Prevention Week. I wanted to...

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

The Achievement Curse: How US Culture Sucks the Fun out of Childhood

An analysis of how pressures to achieve cause kids so much distress, and what we can do about it to teach other, healthier values.

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

Requesting “testing” for ADHD: Helpful tips about what you need to know

Describes what is ADHD both from a diagnostic and neurocognitive perspective and reviews what it really means to get "tested" for ADHD.

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

Autoimmune neurology: When the body attacks the brain and sends it haywire

In 2012, journalist Susannah Cahalan published her memoir, Brain on Fire, which would eventually become a NY Times Best Seller and be...

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

When you're baby leaves the nest: Separation-Individuation at a glance

An overview of normal the normal psychological stages of separation and individuation in toddlers and preschoolers.

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

Co-sleeping: Should I be worried?

A review of different types of co-sleeping and how parents and clinicians may address this over a child's lifespan.

Jason Steadman, Psy.D.

School's out and social distancing - Reducing mental health burdens during coronavirus isolation

Reviews general ideas for parents to manage extended stays at home and how to reduce negative emotions during these stays