School refusal is often a sign that a child is experiencing distress they may not be able to explain. Learn about its possible causes, how avoidance can become reinforced, and when to seek professional help.

ADHD in women often goes unrecognized until adulthood. Learn why diagnosis is delayed and how symptoms, hormones and executive functioning influence recognition.

How sleep impacts your child's behavior, mood, and focus, what causes sleep problems in children, and when to seek professional help.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children does not always look the way parents expect. Learn about common symptoms, hidden signs, why OCD is often missed, and evidence-based treatment approaches for children and teens.

How to tell if your child's worry is normal or a sign of an anxiety disorder, the most common types of childhood anxiety, and when to seek professional help.

A parent-focused guide to understanding the early signs of autism in toddlers—what to look for, how symptoms may present over time, and when to seek an evaluation.

A step-by-step guide to the autism evaluation process for children, including what screening tools are used, what to expect, and what happens after a diagnosis.

A parent's guide to understanding psychiatric medication for children, including what to expect, common concerns, and how medication fits into integrative care.

Concerns for ADHD are common in children, however inattentiveness and impulsivity can be caused by other factors and conditions. This blog offers guidancefor parents regarding signs and symptoms of ADHD in children and when to seek professional help.

What “knowing” means in experiential practices is to have had direct experience of a state of body and mind, rather than holding a collection of facts. 

Integrative psychiatry relies on patient self-empowerment and autonomy

Physical exercise can improve attention and executive functioning in children with ADHD, reduce anxiety in individuals with anxiety disorders, improve symptoms of psychosis in adults with psychotic disorders, and reduce the risk of developing suicidal ideation.

Spending time in green spaces improves memory, attention, and can prevent anxiety and depression.

The mindful pause supports a calm, attentive and alert mind.

Self-hynosis is a state of deep absorption, in which individuals can use the power of suggestion to produce change.

Yoga therapy involves making intentional changes to the way individuals relate to themselves, and to others, to achieve mental and physical well-being.

Integrative psychiatry offers patients something medication alone cannot, which is the opportunity to create long-lasting positive changes to their lives…