Capital Psychology Consultants

01/27/2026

Why does your child have more than one diagnosis?

Why it's very common for kids to have more than one mental health or learning disorder, and how their treatment is affected.

09/27/2025

Don't hear what I didn't say

09/25/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

09/10/2025

Unlike mental health professionals, chatbots are designed to keep you engaged—not necessarily to support your well-being.

Learn more about why ChatGPT shouldn't be your therapist: https://at.apa.org/a51dd1

09/03/2025

Well this makes a strong point.

Learn more about the negative effects of spanking >>> https://mommyevolution.com/spanking-is-never-an-option/

04/17/2025

Just when we thought we were making strides in ADHD awareness and treatment, along comes the NY Times...

A recent New York Times Magazine article endangers patients’ health by baselessly questioning established science, willfully contorting experts’ words, and ignoring the grave consequences of untreated ADHD.

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day! Let's take a moment to prioritize our mental well-being, support one another, and break the stigma. Remember, it's okay to ask for help. Your mental health matters!

02/20/2024

Empower your child by sharing their Autism or ADHD diagnosis.

Whenever I tell a parent that their child is autistic or has ADHD, I can count on them asking this question. Here are some of the most common things parents want to know, along with my best advice. Should I tell my child about the autism/ADHD? The answer to this question is easy: Yes. Yes. YES. Ther...

08/24/2023

"Parents report that it takes five years, on average, to iron out treatment wrinkles after their child's ADHD diagnosis."
You can help your child's doctor, but it takes work. Your child is worth it.

Peter Jensen, M.D., shares his favorite survival strategies from parents who have learned the hard way how to work with doctors on an effective ADHD treatment plan.

07/03/2023

Questions about finding the right ADHD medications for your kids? Read on:

Everything you need to know to help your child find the right ADHD medication — by learning how medications work, monitoring their effectiveness, and knowing when to switch to another medication if your child isn’t getting the best results.

06/29/2023

People with ADHD are 2.5 times more likely to have depression than the general population.

Nearly one in five people with ADHD will have a depressive episode this year. If you’re one of them, antidepressants can be game-changing. But with so many medications available, questions abound. Here, find your questions answered by a leading expert.

10/08/2022

What are you going to be for Halloween?

Halloween reminds us that dress-up play so many great developmental benefits for kids.

Pull out those costumes and play on!

More ideas-->> https://thoughtfulparent.com/the-developmental-benefits-of-dress-up.html