Blogs
Vaccines and Autism – Is There a Connection?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that autism, classified as a developmental disability, is on the rise in the United States and around the world. Currently, about 1 child out of every 68 will be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Obviously,...
New Mothers & Babies Workshop
New Mothers & Babies Workshop Saturday, April 1st 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Click here to register. Adjusting to a being a New Mom? Join Boca Pediatric Group and Dr. KC Charette, Clinical Psychologist from The Center for Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorders for a...
Treatment for School Refusal and Separation Anxiety
The summer is waning - it’s almost time for autumn to roll around again, which means school will be starting soon. While most children look forward to this time so they can see their friends and enjoy various school activities, this can be a period of major anxiety...
Now Open: The Children’s Center for Psychiatry, Psychology and Related Services
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Children’s Center for Psychiatry, Psychology, and Related Services. This full-service center offers a range of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and supportive services to children ages two through 22. Families in...
Children’s Mental Health – Psychiatric Help for Children
While we tend to think of childhood as a carefree time of life, the fact is that many children suffer from mental conditions and disorders, just the same as adults. Among other things, children's mental health concerns can include emotional, behavioral, and mental...
Child and Teenage Internet Addiction: Anxiety, ADHD, Social Phobias, and Depression on the Rise
In today’s world, around 85 percent of children and adolescents have some type of game console, cell phone, computer, or tablet. Often, these kids use these devices in their bedrooms away from the family living area, and studies have found that nearly twenty percent...