Ep. 7: Why Is My Child Acting Out? Oppositional Defiant Disorder Explained

May 16, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

Does your child seem to fight you on every little request? Yes means no and up means down and put that away means leave it out?

In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD. Tune in to learn about this complex behavioral disorder, potential causes, risk factors, and its treatment options. Learn about the surprising disorder 50% of kids with ODD also have. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you whose children might be struggling with ODD.

Ep. 5: My child won’t listen! And other difficulties that come with ADHD

April 19, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

Does your child refuse to do what they’re told? Not listen? And have a tendency to overreact?

Is their teacher calling home about behavioral issues or struggles with peers?

In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into ADHD and how it presents in children and teens. Tune in to learn about behavioral challenges, risk factors, causes, and treatment options. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents.

Ep. 1: An Introduction to Childhood Mental Health

February 15, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

In this episode, Dr. Madeleine Vieira debunks the myth that only adults struggle with mental health issues. You’ll get an introduction to the world of childhood mental health—what it means, why it matters, and an overview of four commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children—ADHD, anxiety, depression, and ASD—and the various modalities that may be effective in treating them.