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- Kathlene B. LaCour and Craig S. Judd
- Passages Behavioral Health Services was founded out of need to service mentally ill, co-occurring, correctional clients seeking a second chance. Our 40 years of clinical experience has prepared us to do this work which includes providing case management, Community Living Suppports (CLS), clinical assessment, treatment planning and more. Passages Behavioral Health also manages re-entry housing for this population know as the Passages House. We provide a service that not only bridges folks to another chance but helps maintain their progress in the community.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Socioeconomic Indicators Predictor of ADHD Medication
A large study (1 millon school-aged children) in Sweden indicated that social problems and adversity such as low maternal education, single parent homes and poverty are all significant risk factors in the development of ADHD.
Medication is often the only treatment given to children. Medication can be helpful but it's not the whole picture. This study indicates there are multiple psychosocial stressors contributing to ADHD. Family psychotherapy and behavioral treatments can provide a more comprehensive approach to treatment.
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See Full Article at Medscape Today.
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