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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Tips for Parents and Teachers ImageADHD Therapy
Category: Mental Health
Every parent wants their child to be well-behaved, and encouraging focus and self-discipline is an important issue both at home and at school. But when a child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, conventional approaches to teaching good behavior may not work. Join us as we take a look at some parenting and teaching strategies that can make a real difference in the life of a child with ADHD.

Disaster Images on TV: Should Your Children Watch? ImageDisaster Images on TV
Category: Mental Health
It is virtually impossible to shelter young children from images of September 11. A child psychiatrist comments on how much TV should you let your kids watch?

Alcoholism: Diagnosis & Treatment ImageAlcoholism: Diagnosis & Treatment
Category: Mental Health
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism? And when should you worry? Our panel of experts will discuss the causes and warning signs of alcoholism and how to recognize them in yourself.

Treating Anxiety ImageTreating Anxiety
Category: Mental Health
We've all experienced anxiety at one time or another, and a little anxiety never hurt anyone. But too much anxiety can interfere with your ability to function in the everyday world, and may have harmful consequences on your body. Join our panel of experts as they discuss anxiety and offer some helpful tips on how to overcome it.

Grieving and Going Back to Work
Category: Mental Health
As adults, we all comprehend the fact that our parents will die eventually. But the reality of that event often has much more emotional impact than we can foresee. Join our panel of experts for a look at what happens when you become an "adult orphan."

Helping Children in Times of Grief
Category: Mental Health
When someone-- a sibling, parent or grandparent-- passes away, it's often hard to know what the youngest members of the family are going through. Children may seem oblivious or indifferent, but they are probably going through intense and confusing emotions for which they need support. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the psychology of children in times of grief.

Helping Children in Times of Grief
Category: Mental Health
When someone-- a sibling, parent or grandparent-- passes away, it's often hard to know what the youngest members of the family are going through. Children may seem oblivious or indifferent, but they are probably going through intense and confusing emotions for which they need support. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the psychology of children in times of grief.

The ADHD Racial Gap
Category: Mental Health
As more and more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, experts are noticing a growing divide in the number of minorities seeking treatment. What are the reasons for the ADHD racial gap?

ADHD Ritalin Abuse
Category: Mental Health
With college pressures at their highest, many students are turning to prescription stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall to give them an edge. What's driving this dangerous trend?

Treating Major Depression
Category: Mental Health
Major depression is more than just suffering from a bad mood. It can affect just about everything you do, from how you sleep at night to how well you perform your job. Learn how you can feel better.

Depression Differs
Category: Mental Health
How do you know if you have depression? Learn what's involved in diagnosing the problem, and if your depression is the result of a biological cause, or something else.

What Is Depression?
Category: Mental Health
How do you know if your bad mood represents something more serious? Learn how to recognize the various types of depression, and what you can do to get professional help.

Sleep and the Holidays
Category: Mental Health
Anyone preparing holiday festivities knows that all that hustle and bustle can put a damper on a good night's sleep. Join experts as they share some helpful seasonal tips.

Seasonal Depression
Category: Mental Health
Every winter, when the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience depression. Learn how light can help chase away the winter blues.

Stress of Cancer
Category: Mental Health
Cancer is an upsetting experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it hard to function. Find what to do if the stress is too much to handle.

Sleep and Anxiety
Category: Mental Health
Anxiety and worry can appear at any time; day or night. Sometimes you know why, sometimes it can appear out of the blue. Learn how these problems can impact a restful night.

Sleep and Depression
Category: Mental Health
We all know that when we're low or anxious it's hard to sleep. But did you know that sleep problems may also induce depression? Listen to experts talk about the link between sleep and depression and what you can do about it.

Treating ADHD
Category: Mental Health
The school year can be an especially troubling time for children diagnosed with ADHD. Fortunately, with the right balance of therapies, many children have gotten back on track to scholastic success. Join our panel as they take a look at how different treatment options can help your child in school.

ADHD in School
Category: Mental Health
For children with ADHD, school behavior and academic success are important measures of how well treatment is working. Join Dr. Peter Jensen as he discusses how you and your child's doctor can keep track of what's going on in school and how teachers can help.

Succeeding in School with ADHD
Category: Mental Health
A typical school day can put stress on any child. For children with ADHD, the academic and social demands of school can be overwhelming. How can parents help, and how can they know when to help? Tune in for expert advice from Patricia Quinn, MD.

Is Your Child Depressed?
Category: Mental Health
Depression is usually thought of as a "grown-up" problem, but studies have shown that up to 2.5 percent of young children and 8.3 percent of adolescents in the U.S. suffer from this emotional condition. Left untreated, it can lead to difficulty in school, social problems, and even violence or suicide. How do you know if your child is suffering from depression? What should you do if you're concerned? Tune in to learn what every parent should know about childhood depression.

Cold and Flu Smarts for Kids
Category: Mental Health
When someone-- a sibling, parent or grandparent-- passes away, it's often hard to know what the youngest members of the family are going through. Children may seem oblivious or indifferent, but they are probably going through intense and confusing emotions for which they need support. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the psychology of children in times of grief.

Kicking Heroin
Category: Mental Health
The drug methadone has been used since the late '60s to help heroine addicts overcome their addiction. But is this drug really a cure? Or does it just create a new addiction? What other medications are available? Substance abuse expert John Franklin, MD answers these questions and more.

Adult Orphans
Category: Mental Health
As adults, we all comprehend the fact that our parents will die eventually. But the reality of that event often has much more emotional impact than we can foresee. Join our panel of experts for a look at what happens when you become an "adult orphan."

Recognizing Opioid Abuse
Category: Mental Health
Though heroin may be one of the most notorious drugs around, it's only one in a class of addictive substances known as opioids. Some -- like heroin -- are considered "street drugs". But many are actually prescription medications, bringing the threat of abuse much closer to home for many people. Tune in as substance abuse expert John Franklin, MD discusses the symptoms of addiction, and where to turn for help if you or a loved one develops a problem.

ADHD Causes
Category: Mental Health
Almost everyone has heard about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But few people understand what the term really means, or realize how many children and adults may have it. What are the supposed causes and symptoms of ADHD? How is it diagnosed? Join our panel of experts as they address these questions and more.

Job Stress
Category: Mental Health
For many people, "work" and "stress" are virtually synonymous. But stress can have negative effects on your body and mind, from muscle stiffness and insomnia to hypertension and general unhappiness. How can you keep your productivity maxed while staying relaxed? Join our panel of experts for some work-time de-stressing tips. Viewers are encouraged to submit their questions in advance, or during the live program.

ADHD in Adults
Category: Mental Health
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder exists in the public imagination as a childhood issue. Yet the diagnosis of ADHD is increasingly applied to adults. What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults? Is it treated with the same techniques used for children? Join our experts as they take an in-depth look at ADHD in adults and discuss treatment options.

ADHD Myths
Category: Mental Health
There's been a lot of talk in recent years about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. And with all the talk has come a lot of misinformation. Is this a real disease? If so, what are the causes? And how is it diagnosed? Join our panel as they help us separate fact from fiction.

Conquering Performance Anxiety
Category: Mental Health
Though erectile dysfunction and other sexual hindrances can have biological causes, for many the problem is psychological. Performance anxiety can be a serious obstacle to a fulfilling sexual relationship, but it can also be overcome. Join our panel of experts for a live discussion of its causes and cures. Viewers are encouraged to submit their questions in advance, or during the live program.

Schizophrenia Treatment
Category: Mental Health
Schizophrenia is a disease that can have devastating effects on a person's ability to function effectively in his or her world. Though there is no cure for schizophrenia, a combination of treatment strategies can often help. Join our panel of medical experts, along with Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, author of The Outsider: A Journey into My Father's Struggle with Madness, as they discuss medical treatments, rehabilitation strategies and support programs for schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia and Family
Category: Mental Health
With the distorted understanding that comes with schizophrenia comes drastic changes in relationships with other people, from close friends to people on the street. Join our panel of experts, along with Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, author of The Outsider: A Journey into My Father's Struggle with Madness, as they discuss the impact of schizophrenia on family, friends and society.

Medication for Alcoholism
Category: Mental Health
For all alcoholics, therapy is essential. But it's not always enough. For these patients, there is a variety of medications available to help overcome their alcohol addiction. Our panel of experts will discuss the current options.

Sex Therapists
Category: Mental Health
Whether you're happily married or living single, you've probably worried about your sex life at some point or another. There's nothing unusual about a less-than-perfect sex life. But if you and your partner can't seem to overcome your sex troubles, or if you have a sexual disorder, you may consider seeking professional help.

Psychology of Sexual Fetishes
Category: Mental Health
You've probably heard of foot fetishes, leather fetishes or fetishes involving just about any object. But what exactly is a sexual fetish? Join our panel of experts to find out.

Stress and Sports
Category: Mental Health
Many people turn to sports to unwind, but the pressure of competition can turn otherwise relaxing pursuits into sources of stress (and affect your game, too). Our panel of experts will discuss what you can do to make sure your sports life helps, rather than hurts, your state of mind.

Alcoholism: Diagnosis
Category: Mental Health
For the millions of Americans that suffer from alcoholism, accepting their diagnosis is an important first step. But making it through treatment can be an even greater challenge. If you're facing treatment for alcoholism, you may have many questions and concerns. Our panel of experts will discuss what you should know about various treatment strategies.

Overcoming Anxiety
Category: Mental Health
We've all experienced anxiety at one time or another, and a little anxiety never hurt anyone. But too much anxiety can interfere with your ability to function in the everyday world, and may have harmful consequences on your body. Join our panel of experts as they discuss anxiety and offer some helpful tips on how to overcome it.

Defining Alcoholism
Category: Mental Health
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism? And when should you worry? Our panel of experts will discuss the causes and warning signs of alcoholism and how to recognize them in yourself.

Alcoholism and the Family
Category: Mental Health
Alcoholism is a devastating disease for anyone who suffers from it. But it can also take a terrible toll on the families involved. Join us for a discussion of the difficulties families face when a loved one suffers from alcoholism, and what they can do to help.

Schizophrenia Overview
Category: Mental Health
Schizophrenia affects 2.5 million people in the United States alone, but few people know anything about the disease and its symptoms. Listen as our panel dissects fact from fiction and hear author Nathaniel Lachenmeyer share his father's battle with schizophrenia.

Anticipatory Grief
Category: Mental Health
If someone close to you is nearing the end of his or her life you know that this can be a challenging and confusing time for everyone involved. What are "normal" feelings and behaviors during this period? What can you do to prepare yourself for your relative or friend's death?






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