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What eaxctly is PDA and how can we treat it?
What eaxctly is PDA and how can we treat it?
The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine | Psychology Today
The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine | Psychology Today
Despite what you may have seen on social media, a "dopamine detox" won't fix your ADHD—and it could even make it worse. Here's how to unravel the myth from reality and find strategies that will actually help.
MHGTS Episode 30: Screen addiction vs screen time
MHGTS Episode 30: Screen addiction vs screen time
Listen to Mental Health Goes to School on RedCircle
MHGTS Episode 31. AI in School
MHGTS Episode 31. AI in School
Listen to Mental Health Goes to School on RedCircle
E29: Understanding SSRIs and Ketamine in Mental Health
E29: Understanding SSRIs and Ketamine in Mental Health
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Ep28: Top Tips for student wellbeing | RedCircle
Ep28: Top Tips for student wellbeing | RedCircle
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Your Disobedient Child? Maybe It's Going to Be OK
Your Disobedient Child? Maybe It's Going to Be OK
Disobedience is a normal part of development, so we teach children to follow the rules. How do we also help them learn to say "No" when it's the right thing to do?
E27: "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?"
E27: "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?"
In this episode, we dig into an April 13, 2025, article in the New York Times Magazine by journalist Paul Tough. Bringing together perspectives as a clinici...
Ep27 Rethinking ADHD
Ep27 Rethinking ADHD
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How Parents Can Respond to "But I Don't Want To!" | Psychology Today
How Parents Can Respond to "But I Don't Want To!" | Psychology Today
Every child says "no" to adult requests at some point, especially at certain ages. Responding with patience, and giving room to protest, can help ensure a task still gets done.
Ep26: Dr. Lipi Roy, Addiction Specialist
Ep26: Dr. Lipi Roy, Addiction Specialist
Ep 25: Peer Mentor Jax Agee
Ep 25: Peer Mentor Jax Agee
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Is "Better Done Than Good" Good Enough?
Is "Better Done Than Good" Good Enough?
Is it really OK for your children to lower their efforts sometimes? It's more than OK—it's an essential skill that you use all the time and they need to learn.
What Are Intrusive Thoughts, and Why Do They Cause Trouble?
What Are Intrusive Thoughts, and Why Do They Cause Trouble?
Many social media conversations address the pain of intrusive thoughts, but what are they? Learn about the types of intrusive thoughts to help heal them.
The Parenting Superpower You Will Use Everyday
The Parenting Superpower You Will Use Everyday
When your child or teen has big emotions, try this high-value parenting skill that keeps the lines of communication open.
Podcast
EP24: The Disengaged Teen
EP24: The Disengaged Teen
EP23: Jo-Ann and Candida on “Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social Media"
EP23: Jo-Ann and Candida on “Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social Media"
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E22: Candida and Jo-Ann talk about giving kids autonomy
E22: Candida and Jo-Ann talk about giving kids autonomy
Listen to Mental Health Goes to School on RedCircle
E21: Erin Tate Dragonfly Counseling
E21: Erin Tate Dragonfly Counseling
E20: Ellen Hallsworth and Bradley REACH
E20: Ellen Hallsworth and Bradley REACH
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E19: Dr. Willough Jenkins
E19: Dr. Willough Jenkins
E18: Jo-Ann and Candida - Managing Anxiety in the Classroom
E18: Jo-Ann and Candida - Managing Anxiety in the Classroom
E17: Steve Locke Pt. 2
E17: Steve Locke Pt. 2
E16: Steve Locke Pt. 1
E16: Steve Locke Pt. 1
E15: Maria Barrera, Founder & CEO of Clayful
E15: Maria Barrera, Founder & CEO of Clayful
Episode 14 Cell phones in school
Episode 14 Cell phones in school
DoBetterMD, Dr. Shivana Naidoo, Shivana Naidoo, MD, DoBetterMDDr. Shivana Naidoo, MD
DoBetterMD, Dr. Shivana Naidoo, Shivana Naidoo, MD, DoBetterMDDr. Shivana Naidoo, MD
E13: Dr. Shivana Naidoo - Talking it Through
E13: Dr. Shivana Naidoo - Talking it Through
Ep12NAMI
Ep12NAMI
Episode 11: Dr. Jacqui Springer, Transition to College - Mental Health Goes to School
Episode 11: Dr. Jacqui Springer, Transition to College - Mental Health Goes to School
E10: Dr. Jacqui Springer: Returning to School from Hospitalization
E10: Dr. Jacqui Springer: Returning to School from Hospitalization
Ep9 MHGTS Chronic Absenteeism
Ep9 MHGTS Chronic Absenteeism
Episode 8 - School Avoidance: It’s real and it’s not a crime w/ Jayne Demsky
Episode 8 - School Avoidance: It’s real and it’s not a crime w/ Jayne Demsky
Episode 7 - Jo and Dida Talk ADHD Meds
Episode 7 - Jo and Dida Talk ADHD Meds
Episode 6 Mental Health Goes To School
Episode 6 Mental Health Goes To School
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 5
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 5
Mental Health Goes to School: Episode 4 - Increasing Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Mental Health w/ Damian Travier on Apple Podcasts
Podcast
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Podcast
Mental Health Goes to School: Episode 4 - Increasing Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Mental Health w/ Damian Travier on Apple Podcasts
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 3
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 3
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 2
Mental Health Goes to School Episode 2
Mental Health Goes To School - Mental Health Goes to School
Mental Health Goes To School - Mental Health Goes to School
Mental Health Goes to School on Apple Podcasts
Podcast
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Podcast
Mental Health Goes to School on Apple Podcasts
Mental Health Goes to School on Apple Podcasts
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Podcast
Mental Health Goes to School on Apple Podcasts
Book
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies 4th Edition
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies 4th Edition
Psychology Today blog posts
When Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is a Medical Emergency
When Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is a Medical Emergency
Have Children Lost the Ability to Fail Successfully?
Have Children Lost the Ability to Fail Successfully?
Should Students Have Cell Phones at School?
Should Students Have Cell Phones at School?
Yes, Your Child Is Seeking Your Attention. No, That's Not a Bad Thing
Yes, Your Child Is Seeking Your Attention. No, That's Not a Bad Thing
Does Your Child Have Grade Anxiety or Just Anxiety?
Does Your Child Have Grade Anxiety or Just Anxiety?
Motivation and Activation: Why Do You Need Both?
Motivation and Activation: Why Do You Need Both?
Is Your Child Being Manipulative—or Is It Something Else?
Is Your Child Being Manipulative—or Is It Something Else?
Can Parents and Children Be Friends?
Can Parents and Children Be Friends?
Is It OK to Let Your Child Quit?
Is It OK to Let Your Child Quit?
Homework Struggles May Not Be a Behavior Problem
Homework Struggles May Not Be a Behavior Problem
The Myths of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
The Myths of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
How to Respond When a Child Says They Are Trans
How to Respond When a Child Says They Are Trans
Is Your Angry Child Actually Anxious?
Is Your Angry Child Actually Anxious?
Is Your Child's Behavior Plan Not Working?
Is Your Child's Behavior Plan Not Working?
Interviews
Wellbeing - 2NURFM
Wellbeing - 2NURFM
My website
www.finkshrink.com
www.finkshrink.com
E16: Steve Locke Pt. 1
E16: Steve Locke Pt. 1
Important articles and links
School Avoidance Alliance: Facts, guidance, resources and support - School Avoidance Alliance
School Avoidance Alliance: Facts, guidance, resources and support - School Avoidance Alliance
Children’sRisk of Suicide Increases on School Days
Children’sRisk of Suicide Increases on School Days
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