Pros and Cons of ADHD Medication for Kids: What Parents Should Know

Pros & Cons of ADHD Medications for Kids: What Parents Should Know

The Benefits of ADHD Medication for Kids Deciding whether to pursue medication for your child’s ADHD is one of the more difficult decisions many parents face, and there is rarely a simple answer. You are weighing meaningful benefits against real concerns, hearing different opinions, and trying to make the best choice for a child who […]

Play Therapy: Top Benefits of Child-Centered Play Therapy

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Understanding Play Therapy What Is Play Therapy? Play therapy is considered a type of evidence-based psychotherapy that can be used to help children express themselves in a nonverbal way.  Many young children may not yet be mature enough or possess the vocabulary skills necessary to express how they are thinking or feeling. However, unlike typical […]

Learning Disabilities: Understanding Types of Learning Disabilities and How to Help

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Understanding Learning Disabilities What Is a Learning Disability? A learning disability is when an individual has a neurologically different way of processing or communicating information than others.  Having learning differences doesn’t have to do with how intelligent a person is or how successful they can be in the long term. However, it may cause them […]

Medication Management for Children and Teens: What San Antonio Parents Need to Know

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Medication Management for Children If your child has been prescribed medication for ADHD, anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition, you probably have more questions than you expected. Is this the right medication? Is the dose safe? What side effects should I watch for? What do I say to my child when they ask why […]

Anxiety in Teens: Helping Your Teen With Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety in Teens: Helping Your Teen With Anxiety Disorders

It’s hard for caregivers to see their teen struggle, especially when it comes to anxiety. It feels like anxiety in teens is on the rise, and families are left worrying about the well-being and safety of their loved ones.  Mind Works is here to help with expert clinicians and mental health care providers specially trained in […]