Q: I hear that Ritalin is not used in the US anymore because of its awful side effects. I live in Israel and Ritalin is my only option but my child is depressed from the Ritalin. What can I do? A: First, I would like to correct your assumption. Ritalin is very much prescribed and used in the US. It … Read More
It’s not Always ADD/ADHD
Ever since ADD/ADHD has become such a buzzword, it has stirred up a great deal of controversy and become a continuously researched condition. We now have a much better idea of what ADD is, how it relates to poor functioning of the prefrontal cortex and what behaviors it elicits. The problem is, most … Read More
Go Fly a Kite
Go Fly a Kite Every now and again, life throws us a gift in the guise of an opportunity. The thing is, we need to be able to recognize it for what it is and use it wisely. I saw just such an occasion a few weeks ago. Picture two young children in a park attempting to fly a kite … Read More
Handle With Care
By now, we have all been warned about how careless use of the iPhone can endanger us. From driving accidents to causing a sort of mob amnesia when it comes to simple every day decency. Cell phones ringing at a funeral, for example, is no longer such a rarity. And more’s the pity. We should feel ashamed, but shame … Read More
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