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Best Before Date
By Carter Hammett
Ever since 1840 when the American Census first included a question on idiocy/insanity, mental health professionals have been trying to put a label on things.
Things are about to get a lot worse.
With a scheduled 2013 launch, the fifth edition of that controversial psychiatrist’s bible, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is currently reviewing all kinds of disorders you’ve never heard of, that are vying for inclusion. Conditions such as Internet Addiction, Apathy Syndrome and Parental Alienation Disorder are in direct competition with the better-known but not-yet-included Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Published by The American Psychiatric Association, the most recent version of the DSM clocks in at over 900 pages and includes almost 300 disorders, from mild mental retardation—itself a dated term—to depression, to a personal favourite Read more
The 2009 Education Award is presented to Dr. Umesh Jain by the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Umesh Jain (totallyADD.com resident expert) was presented with the 2009 Education Award, on November 12, 2009 by the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at their National Annual meeting. This award is given to a child psychiatrist who displays exemplary educational abilities in CME, medical students, residents and to their community.
Rick Green and ADD & Loving It?! featured in Communiqué
Communiqué – The Publication of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
The good folks at the LDAO (Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario) have caught the buzz already happening for ADD & Loving It?! and TotallyADD.com! Check out their latest edition of Communiqué for a fun article about Rick’s experiences as someone with ADD and creating the documentary ADD & Loving It?! The Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Communiqué can be ordered by clicking here.
2009 CAMH Transforming Lives Award Awarded to Rick Green
Awarded to Rick Green for his work with Attention-Deficit Disorder and the documentary ADD & Loving it?!
“Undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can ruin your life. But properly diagnosed and treated, this syndrome can usually be managed, and even become an ally. Education is the key. The people with ADHD are leading the way. They need a way to share their experience and what works.”
ADD & Loving It?! The Documentary – News and Reviews
Check out Rob Salem’s article from the Toronto Star: Now That They’ve Got Your Attention
The Reviews Page sums it up with… “Best is this documentary ends with a few uncomplicated and very possible solutions to manage life with this disorder.”
Survey Reveals Parents Are Eager to Learn about Alternative Medicine Options but Information is Lacking
Survey Reveals Parents Are Eager to Learn about Alternative Medicine Options
but Information is Lacking
Parents Unaware that Integrative Treatment May Reduce their Child’s Dependence
on Drugs and Improve Quality of Life
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ — A new nationwide survey released today