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Lessons From a Life on the Spectrum
- Beth Arky
The writer distills her experience growing up with Asperger's (before it was Asperger's) into an advice book. Her biggest challenge? 'Not understanding myself.'
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Giving Thanks to Fathers
- Caroline Miller
Recognizing the dads who inspire us, from bloggers to businessmen, who get overlooked all too often.
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Naomi Judd at the Katz Lecture: Tragedy, Resilience, and Success
- Harry Kimball
Famed singer says there's no shame in mental illness. And to those who perpetuate stigma? 'Shame on them.'
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Examining DSM-5
- Harry Kimball
We take a look at the major changes and what they mean for the future of psychiatry.
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'Far From the Tree': A Parent's Response
Without a more realistic discussion of the many difficulties and trade-offs and heartache involved in being parents of different children, this kind of book makes us feel bad.
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'Beasts of the Southern Wild': On Trauma and Surviving Adversity
- Alan Ravitz, MD, MS
Despite profound adverse experiences, the child Hushpuppy thrives in 'Beasts of the Southern Wild.' Why are some people more vulnerable to trauma?
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Silver Linings: An Irreverent but Real Look at Mental Illness
- Harold S. Koplewicz, MD
A movie with a bipolar hero who benefits from therapy and medications, family and friends, and the recognition that we are all unbalanced, to some degree.
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After Newtown: Why Amateur Diagnoses Are Dangerous
- Harold S. Koplewicz, MD
Speculating about real psychiatric disorders fuels the misinformation and stigma that prevents people from receiving the life-changing help they need.
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Spotting Sandy’s Lasting Effects on Kids
- Harry Kimball
Dr. Jamie Howard discusses symptoms of traumatic response to the hurricane—a disaster that isn’t even over yet for many who lost heat and power, homes and hope
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Hurricane Sandy Resources for Families
In times like this children are uniquely at risk to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, but with proper support they are also uniquely capable of employing their natural resilience. This section is dedicated to information and advice that can help affected families through the aftermath of Sandy, and beyond.
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