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.
Read moreDoes your child frequently complain of being “bored”? Is it hard to get them to engage with you or the rest of the family? Do they seem to not want to do much of anything these days? The pandemic has been tough on all of us, and our children’s mental health has suffered. You may have noticed your child isn’t enthusiastic about doing the things they used to love anymore. They might be uncharacteristically gloomy, pessimistic, or irritable. Maybe you have this nagging feeling… even though it seems hard to believe children can feel this way… that they’re depressed. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into depression and how it presents in children and teens. Because, you guessed it, even children can get depression. You’ll learn the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. And hear from parents just like you whose children are struggling. By the end of the episode, you’ll be armed with information to help your child tackle this mental illness head on and get them on the road to health and wellness.
Trigger Warnings: 8:57-9:01, 14:13-14:24, 20:13-20:18, 21:04-21:24
Read moreDoes your kid have very specific (sometimes inconvenient) fears that they can’t quite explain? (Think swimming pools. Or spills. Or the seam of their socks.) Do they clam up when strangers talk to them, despite their boisterous personality at home? And are you wondering what to do when your child wants to stay home from school yet again? In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into her specialty, anxiety disorders, and how they present in children. Learn what behaviors to watch out for and understand your treatment options so you know what type of therapist to look for. In the last part of the episode, hear questions from real parents, just like you, whose children are struggling with fear and anxiety.
Read moreRaise your hand if your kid cries when you shut the door to your home office and leave them with the nanny. Or when they go to grandma’s house. Or meet new kids on the playground. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into her specialty, anxiety disorders, and how they present in children. From separation anxiety (which you’re probably already familiar with,) to social phobia, Dr. Vieira explains 4 anxiety disorders and the brain science behind why our children feel afraid even when there’s no real danger present. She also answers real questions from parents, just like you, whose children are struggling with fear and anxiety.
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