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Monday, August 31, 2020

Don’t Feel Isolated…AD/HD is Extremely Prevalent in the US.

Just how widespread is AD/HD in America? Well, over six million kids have been diagnosed with it, and considering our population, you know that hundreds of thousands of them live in New York and New Jersey. Smack dab in the center of this demo are kids aged 6-11. Nearly two and half million of them are afflicted!

Here is perhaps more startling information –

 

  1. Nearly 15 percent of those diagnosed have severe AD/HD.
  2. Close to HALF display moderate symptoms.
  3. Finally, about 40% have what is considered mild AD/HD…still nothing to take lightly.

First and foremost, you want to tackle AD/HD in its earliest stages. To do that, call New York/New Jersey renowned child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman. He has dealt with this for dozens of years and has modern methods to tackle AD/HD in your child. Call Dr. Steven Sussman today for an appointment in his Mountainside, NJ office at (908) 217-8106.

Monday, August 17, 2020

CBT…Are You Familiar with it?

CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy. It is a problem-focused approach that aims to teach children up to teens in your household a variety of coping techniques to help improve their mood and effectively manage difficult situations that arise in everyday life. It may be conducted in one-on-one sessions, or it could be offered in a group setting.

In this interpersonal psychotherapy my goal is to reduce the symptoms of depression by increasing social support and improving your child’s ability to manage his or her situation. In the first phase of treatment, I will link your kid’s mood to changes in interpersonal situations, such as relationships with others.

Together we will work out what triggers his or her depression. The plan has been developed over many years…and it should work for your children! My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. My practice is out of Mountainside NJ and I serve the New York City Metro. Let’s get to the bottom of what is bothering your kid. Call me anytime at (908) 217-8106.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

What is the “New Normal?”

It is a fair question. The question is…when will life return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic? The weeks of stay-at-home orders and school closures really hit hard in NYC and New Jersey. Parents are questioning whether isolation measures and physical distancing are doing lasting damage to their kids' emotional development.

Questions abound. Will this generation of school-aged kids grow up fearful of touching or standing too close? Will they know how to make friends or interact in group gatherings? And how will it affect their academics and job prospects?  Psychologists are still gathering data, but here's the consensus for the short term…most kids will return to normal.

If you have been noticing changing attitudes and behaviors within your household please waste no time in getting a handle on it. That is why I have an office in Mountainside, NJ and serve the New York Metropolitan area. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman a child psychologist. We will get a better understanding of any problems before THEY become an epidemic. Call (908) 217-8106.