Watch the latest interview of Dr Christopher McCarthy on WCNC about materialism and happiness. Dr McCarthy explains what is materialism and why it does not generate happiness.
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PANDAS: Not the cute bear I just listened to a presentation by the Executive Director of the Pandas Network and a Physician about PANDAS/PANS. This is an autoimmune response to strep, other viruses and even parasites. It causes psychiatric problems in children. PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Bacteria. The virus mimics molecules […]
Read More » - What to do When Your Child Refuses to go to School
In most families and school systems a child refusing to go to school is a crisis. This is not a situation when a child says, “I’m not going,” and the parents just agree. There is usually crying, panic, nausea and pleading. It might seem worse to send your child in this condition than giving in. […]
Read More » - Difficult Behaviors and Anxiety: Tantrums and Meltdowns
Anxiety in children can manifest itself in a variety of ways because it’s based on how each child encounters her own personal fears or stressful triggers. While some children may become extremely quiet and withdrawn, others may have tantrums or meltdowns when they encounter anxiety-provoking situations. Tantrums are abrupt, intense and often unpredictable episodes of […]
Read More » - Afraid of the Dentist: Managing Dental Anxiety in Children
Dental anxiety in children is being increasingly recognized as a major public health concern, as it can lead to underuse of dental care, as well as poor oral health. It is common to have a child afraid of the dentist. Research has shown that people with dental phobia (for this article, I’m using dental anxiety […]
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Chris McCarthy, PhD, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His two main specialties are working with children & teens with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, as well as couples counseling. Connect with him on Google+