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CAPTVRE IMAGINATION BY JASON L. STEADMAN, PSY.D., ABPP
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My kid is an animal: Furries and Therians in child development
AI-generated art of a "child dressed as a cat" [June 14, 2024 - I have made some (minor) edits to the original version of article, as it...
Jason Steadman, Psy.D.
Apr 11, 202419 min read
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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.
Sep 2, 202110 min read
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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.
Jun 24, 20218 min read
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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.
Jun 24, 202121 min read
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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.
Oct 23, 20209 min read
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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.
Oct 2, 20207 min read
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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.
Jul 20, 202016 min read
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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
Jason Steadman, Psy.D.
Mar 17, 20207 min read
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