Setting healthy limits for screen time in pre-school children
The topic of technology and school-aged children and teens is a growing concern for parents and health care professionals, including here at ShrinkBox.org, where you […]
Hikikomori: The Silent Epidemic of Social Withdrawal
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation: Tips from a Child Psychiatrist
Recently the US Surgeon General, Vice Admiral, Dr Vivek H. Murthy, issued a national advisory on loneliness, social isolation and lack of connectedness in our […]
The Effects of Cyberbullying on Social Media and How to Prevent It
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is defined as the willful and repeated harm inflicted using computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. For example, a person […]
Child Development & Behavioral Milestones: Does Family Routine & Structure Play a Role?
As children grow through the various stages of infancy (2mo – 1yr), and toddlerhood (1 – 4yrs), there are salient physical signs and abilities that […]
Healthy Eating For Young People
We are living in a time when there are more overweight children than ever before, yet many are malnourished. How can that be? The average […]
Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Neuro-Psychiatry in the Era of Generation Z
A transformative shift is underway in the vast expanse of mental health. As we stand on the brink of a new era, the once-rigid boundaries […]
Emerging Adulthood: An Extended Journey
Parents frequently ask themselves, when will our kids finally grow up? The concept of adolescence has been around since the beginning of the 20th century, […]
Trouble Sleeping? Tips for Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of the most essential activities of life, accounting for approximately one-third of our lives. The quality and amount of sleep we get […]
Ghostbusters: Transpiration of Intergenerational Trauma
When I began my training in child psychiatry, my program had a focus on psychiatric issues of children 5 years of age and older. Shortly […]