The Politics of Child Health

Is it just me or does it seem like the politics of health are everywhere these days? We have the attempt to remove the philosophical exemption for childhood vaccines, thwarted in part by the continued perception about the risk of autism.  There are the naturopathic clinicians who (ironically) want to be able to prescribe medications.  […]

Thoughts on Mental Health Awareness Month

In case you missed the Hallmark commercial, May is Mental Health Awareness month and May 9 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness day.  Organizations are planning events across the country, including the Child Mind Institute’s, Speak Up for Kids campaign in which various professionals give free talks next week at different community sites.  My own talk […]

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