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Child Mind Institute's Ron Steingard, MD, sat down with FoxNews.com for an interview about the impact of ADHD in children and how its effects can carry into adulthood with serious consequences.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Harold Koplewicz participated in the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee forum "After Newtown: A National Conversation on Violence and Severe Mental Illness" to discuss issues related to severe mental illness and violence.

Dr. Melanie Fernandez joined Coffee Klatch host Marianne Russo this past Sunday, March 3rd at 9 pm to discuss Oppositional Defiant Disorder at home and in the classroom. 

Last week, Dr. Rachel Busman joined Marianne Russo and Coffee Klatch for an in-depth look at Separation Anxiety—What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do. 

Dr. Al Ravitz joined HuffPost LIVE on Wednesday for a segment "Can Teens Who Kill be Rehabilitated" The Panel focused on Ohio teen TJ Lane—currently facing life in prison after pleading guilty to killing three fellow students. Dr. Al Ravitz shared insight into teens in the court system and the rehabilitation process and the barriers we face in treating teens suffering with mental health issues. 

The Child Mind Institute joined author and journalist Stephanie LaCava to host the launch party for its Creativity Workshops February 19 at 7pm at The Journal Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed and led by established artists with guidance from experts from the Child Mind Institute's Center for Learning and Development, Creativity Workshops provide teens with an opportunity to use art to test their strengths and explore their feelings in a lively and encouraging environment.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Jamie Howard served as a panelist for the United Way of Western Connecticut's Community Forum: Recovery and Resilience after the Sandy Hook Tragedy. Fellow panelists included Frank DeAngelis, Columbine High School Principal, Mary Fetchet, Founding Director of Voices of September 11th, Founding Director, and Chaplain Greg Young, Germantown, WI Police Department.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Mary Rooney joined ADDitude for ADHD EXPERT WEBINAR: Positive Parenting and ADHD-Focused Parenting Techniques for Young Children. 

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, MD, joined Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly on Good Day NY this morning for Stress Free Thursday to discuss teens and anxiety and the pressures of college. 

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Steve Dickstein spoke with NPR affiliate 90.0 WBUR and provided tips on how parents can advocate for their children regarding proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.