Adolescent Brains
Today's podcast is presentation of studies performed at Harvard university which help explain why adolescents make poor choices, have judgment issues, and may have social anxieties. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - February 24, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
ADHD and Young Drivers
Today's podcast is a review of a study by Russell Barkley on young drivers and driving records. His study found drivers who have ADHD had more violations, accidents, and poorer driving habits than non ADHD peers. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - January 26, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
Tests for ADHD
Today's podcast is a presentation of my opinion on the question of whether or not there are true tests for ADHD. My beliefs are that to rule out ADHD requires a thorough physical evaluation, an educational assessment, a full psychological evaluation, and a speech/language evaluation. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - January 1, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
Tests for ADHD
Today's podcast is a presentation of my opinion on the question of whether or not there are true tests for ADHD. My beliefs are that to rule out ADHD requires a thorough physical evaluation, an educational assessment, a full psychological evaluation, and a speech/language evaluation. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - January 1, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
Love is not just a feeling!
Today's podcast is a presentation of research from Dr. Arthur Aron and associates which had shown that love was connected to dopamine levels and other brain functions. The data suggested love was like a drug for those who were in love. Equally, being " lovelorn " could be like withdrawal and could cause an increase risk taking behaviors. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - December 15, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
Love is not just a feeling!
Today's podcast is a presentation of research from Dr. Arthur Aron and associates which had shown that love was connected to dopamine levels and other brain functions. The data suggested love was like a drug for those who were in love. Equally, being "lovelorn" could be like withdrawal and could cause an increase risk taking behaviors. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - December 15, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
ADHD Medications Help Students Succeed.
Today's podcast is a brief presentation on how we have 18 years of follow- up data on students who either took medication for ADHD, those who did not take the medication and the outcomes in regard to reading, absenteeism, and being retained in school. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - November 24, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
The Minute Mental health Session in Your Local Pharmacy.
Today's podcast is my fantasy about what would happen if the managed care companies were able to refer patients to a mental health computer in a retail chain store. I present the worst care scenario and I discuss my concerns for the public and the profession. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - November 5, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts
