"In my opinion, there’s definitely some theoretical basis to understand that anxiety has increased in relation to the introduction of technology and digital media."
- Dr. Keeban Nam
In this episode, Jill Stowell and Dr. Keeban Nam, psychiatrist, talk about several hot topics that were only exacerbated by the pandemic.
School Refusal: Why does it happen, and why is it worse after the pandemic?
Digital Media: This ""new"" way of communicating has become the norm, but how is it affecting teens and families? What are appropriate guidelines for digital media, and how can parents connect with their kids and teens?
Medication and ADHD: When is medication helpful? When isn't it? How should parents approach this topic?
These are very difficult questions for parents, and if you are struggling with any of these issues, you are not alone.
02:23 Dr. Keeban Nam is introduced and he describes his approach to families
04:56 Dr. Keeban talks about school refusal
10:32 Advice for parents with kids who have school refusal
14:43 How technology can contribute to school refusal
20:20 How to set guidelines for social media and technology
29:00 True ADHD and the impacts on a family
34:00 How does Dr. Keeban approach treatment for ADHD?
36:32 When are parents 'allowed' to consider medication for ADHD?
40:45 Dr. Keeban's final thoughts
42:35 Best way to contact Dr. Keeban
GUEST
Dr. Keeban Nam, Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist
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RESOURES
- At Wit's End - Chapter 9: Attention and Memory Q&A - stowellcenter.com/book-atwits...
- LD Expert Podcast Episode 33: Mental Health - Social Anxiety In Teens - Dr. Tracy Ballardo - stowellcenter.com/2022/09/15/...
- LD Expert Podcast Episode 34: Sleep and Learning - Why is it so Important? - with Dr. Giancarlo Licata - stowellcenter.com/2022/09/22/...
- LD Expert Podcast Episode 42: Video Games And What They Do To The Brain - Dr. Regine Muradian - stowellcenter.com/2022/12/08/...