tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56945247165380221932024-02-07T18:48:09.264-06:00Get Psych'd with Dr. TDr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-40454211792252139342014-07-12T16:07:00.000-05:002014-07-12T16:08:11.020-05:00Facts about African American Mental Health
July is designated as National Minority Mental Heath Awareness Month. On my Psychology Today blog I have discussed potential reasons for health disparities. Below are some facts provided from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
• Mental illness is frequently stigmatized and misunderstood
in the African American community. African Americans are much more likely to
seek help though Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-82999709022029749332014-05-04T08:47:00.000-05:002014-05-04T08:51:55.034-05:00Mental Health AwarenessMay is Mental Health Awareness month. Please view the video below to learn more about psychotherapy. In psychotherapy, psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier, more effective habits.
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Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-44983469672685890462014-03-20T11:47:00.000-05:002014-03-20T11:47:31.498-05:00ADHD: Signs,Symptoms, and ResearchAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with difficulties such as inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Symptoms of ADHD typically begins in childhood and causes problems across multiple
settings areas (e.g., home, public,and school). I recently wrote a blog on Psychology Today discussing medication and treatment. Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-38589484059834488982014-01-27T10:42:00.000-06:002014-01-27T10:42:10.944-06:00Health and Your Child: Tips to Become an Active Family
Keeping a regular
exercise routine or engaging in physical activities has many benefits for your
mental health and physical health. I previously wrote a blog
post on Improving Your Health Status. Given this time of year many strive
to change their lifestyle and get healthier. For parents, changing your routine
or adding exercise may be more challenging. One way to decrease the challenge
is to Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-27328410742437680562014-01-05T12:19:00.001-06:002014-01-05T21:03:06.942-06:00Get Psych'd with Dr. T - Visit my new blog site Hi all,
I have appreciated your support since I started by blog a few years ago. If you visit this site after Jan 2014, please also visit my website http://www.drerlangerturner.com/. You can view my blog post there as well as other psychology and mental health information.
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Be sure to also follow me on twitter @DrEarlTurner&Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-27640088119523117792013-11-04T16:34:00.001-06:002013-11-04T16:34:23.006-06:00Potty Training: What should you know? [video]
Many parents struggle with potty training. Difficulties may arise due to behavior issues or the child not being developmentally ready to start the process. I previously provided some basic tips in a post on my Psychology Today blog.
In this post, Dr. Anglim (Omaha Children’s Hospital & Medical Center) discusses mastering potty training. She will review everything from readiness to Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-79614466306511665232013-10-12T08:11:00.000-05:002013-10-12T08:11:07.125-05:005 Tips for Helping Children Cope with Early Childhood Trauma
I previously published a blog on trauma
in children on Psychology Today.
Common forms of trauma include physical
and sexual abuse, witnessing domestic and community violence, being separated
from family members, and neglect. According
to the US Dept of Health and Human services (2013), child neglect is the most
common trauma experienced by children.
Furthermore, children in Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-75202879474259283572013-09-28T10:19:00.000-05:002013-09-28T10:19:10.595-05:00To Spank or Not to Spank: What the Research Supports
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the
American Psychological Association (APA) convention in Honolulu. As usual, I am
re-energized after attending the sessions and learning about new perspectives
on science and psychological practice. While attending a talk on spanking and
children, it made me think back to all the conversations that I’ve had with
parents in my practice around the use Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-17104241775406518742013-08-19T16:37:00.001-05:002013-08-20T10:04:59.073-05:00Understanding Adolescent Self-Harm Behavior
Self-injury, also called
self-harm, is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or
burning yourself. It's typically not meant as a suicide attempt. Rather,
self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and
frustration. Self-harm behaviors may also be linked to a variety of
mental disorders, such as depression, eating disorders and borderline
Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-27380572470209614832013-07-05T11:01:00.003-05:002013-07-05T11:01:50.741-05:00Tips for Effective Co-Parenting
Many parents raise children together while living apart. This may be the result of co-parenting after a divorce or because the parents never married. When you have a child with someone, even after the relationship ends, your parenting relationship remains. You both
remain parents and are responsibile for your child/children. This
person is now your child’s other parent – someone your child Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-68972210419563434592013-06-08T10:14:00.000-05:002013-06-08T10:27:28.206-05:00Sibling Rivalry: Tips to overcome sibling conflicts [Video]
If you’re a parent of more than one child, you probably have dealt with some conflict between your children. Most brothers and sisters experience some degree of jealousy or competition, and this can trigger arguments or fights. Dr. St. Germain (Omaha Children’s Hospital & Medical Center) discusses sibling rivalry and how parents can help manage difficulties.
Featured Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-39379430204680525932013-05-15T13:42:00.000-05:002013-05-15T13:47:57.778-05:00Teen Suicide-Related Behavior: Risk and Protective Factors May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Given the prevalence of suicide related behaviors (suicidal thoughts or suicide
attempts) among adolescents, I feel it is important for us to become aware of this
issue. It is particularly important for parents to be knowledgeable about what
signs to look for and when it is appropriate to seek treatment.
According to the National
Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-34722930959488554422013-04-21T14:49:00.002-05:002013-04-21T14:50:41.339-05:00Psychologists and Health Care Reform
Psychologists have been working in primary health care settings for over 30 years (McDaniel & LeRoux, 2007) providing assessments and treatment to patients and their families. Research shows that 24 % of patients who present themselves to primary care physicians suffer from a well-defined mental disorder, and 69 % of these patients present to physicians with physical symptoms and many of Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-21188591709003119602013-04-16T09:15:00.001-05:002013-04-16T09:16:43.891-05:00Tips on Coping with Tragedy: In the wake of the Boston Marathon Explosion
On
yesterday, we experienced another tragedy in Boston when an explosion occurred
near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. According to the New
York Times, almost 23,000 runners participated in the race and approximately
three-quarters of the runners had crossed the finish line prior to the bomb
exploding. President Obama made a statement following the explosion
and stated “I'm supremely Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-10263607432421730642013-03-25T17:23:00.000-05:002013-03-25T17:25:14.254-05:00Resources for LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Health Awareness Week is March
25th – 29th. The theme for 2013 is Come Out for
Health. Per the American
Psychological Association, the 4 principles for this year include:
Consumer Empowerment — by making resources
available to the LGBT community on how to approach their health care
providers about their sexual orientation and Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-69715267153769907252013-02-11T09:48:00.004-06:002013-02-11T10:57:00.387-06:00Stress in America: Where do you fit?
Recently
the American Psychological Association
(APA) released the findings of their annual nationwide Stress in America survey. The
Stress in America survey has been released since 2007 as part of the APA’s Mind/Body Health campaign. The Stress in America survey measures
attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public and identifies
leading sources of stress, Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-77934486148392474472013-01-15T08:19:00.000-06:002013-01-15T08:19:52.417-06:00Understanding ADHD: Overview and treatment
Attention-Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood problem associated with
impairments in school functioning and difficulties with interpersonal
relationships (with peers and family members). As noted in my blog post on Psychology
Today, approximately 9% of children in the United States are diagnosed with
ADHD each year. The video clip below provides a brief overview of ADHD Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-2862031002081253682012-12-14T14:15:00.000-06:002012-12-20T14:12:14.434-06:00School violence: Tips on helping your child manage their emotions
Earlier today we witnessed another tragic school situation in Connecticut. According to the New York Times, 26 people (18 were children) were killed in a shooting this morning at an elementary school in Newton, CT. It was reported that the gunman shot his mother (who is a teacher at the school) and then 18 students in the class. In the wake of many recent school incidents of violence, a huge Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-31329905156380733972012-11-13T10:45:00.000-06:002012-11-13T10:52:10.955-06:00Temper Tantrums: Tips for Parents
A recent article in the
Monitor on Psychology, a publication by the American Psychological Association,
discussed temper tantrums in preschool children. According to the article, “daily tantrums only occur in less than
10 percent of preschool children, regardless of gender, socioeconomic status or
ethnicity.” This was based on a study conducted at Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-2065830915051853932012-10-21T12:00:00.000-05:002012-10-22T08:07:21.911-05:00Everyday Discipline for Toddlers
New feature: Video post on Everyday Discipline for Toddlers (approximately 72 minutes)
Featured presenter:
Ashley Harlow, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Children's Hosptial & Medical Center
Children's Behavioral Health
Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Harlow's Bio:
http://www.childrensomaha.org/AshleyGibbPhD
Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-50904970511046033642012-10-17T12:32:00.002-05:002012-10-22T08:26:52.115-05:00Breast Cancer Awareness
October
is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. In the United States, over
100,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. Several years ago,
I was personally faced with dealing with breast cancer as my mother was
diagnosed. I vividly recall it was the summer before I was preparing to move
away for graduate school when I got the news. It was very devastating at the
Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-62358646888360753872012-09-16T16:25:00.000-05:002012-10-22T08:27:23.232-05:00National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthSeptember has been designated as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. These rates are very alarming considering both the short- and long-term effects on a child’s health status. According to the Institute of Medicine, children and adolescents ages 2 to 18 years Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-14951939317681422622012-08-20T07:45:00.000-05:002012-10-22T08:27:40.528-05:00ADHD in young children: One of the most common difficulties of childhoodWorking as a licensed clinical psychologist I am often faced with parents coming to me for help with their young child. These families may seek help with managing a number of concerns such as anger, excessive worrying, or attention problems. Now that summer vacation for children has ended and the school year is here, many parents and teachers will be confronted with over-active children. Some of Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-29625438141276246532012-07-09T18:37:00.000-05:002013-07-02T12:05:32.144-05:00Mental Health Services Use in Ethnic Minorities
Given July is designated as Minority Mental Health month; I
decided to write a post on disparities in mental health. One of the reasons I
pursued a Ph.D. in clinical psychology was because as an undergraduate student
I felt that the research on mental health concerns in children was limited,
specifically as it related to service utilization for ethnic minorities.
According to the Center for Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694524716538022193.post-72249408622124493102012-07-02T12:22:00.001-05:002012-10-22T08:28:00.812-05:00Resources for Psychology Students
There is an abundance of information available on the internet for students who are interested in being a licensed psychologist. As a graduate student not so long ago, there was a time when I was overwhelmed with the knowledge base available. As a former member of the Committee for the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), I became abreast of some pertinent resources Dr. Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475631254774723621noreply@blogger.com0