Balcones Psychiatry & Mental Health

09/20/2021

This is a good/quick read for parents of children with ADHD.

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/pcn/news/impact-pandemic-related-lockdown-children-adhd?hmpid=a2ZrYXl3b3J0aEBnbWFpbC5jb20=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enewsletter&utm_content=1355648064

According to a recent study, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown significantly impacted most of the global population, specifically children and adolescents with ADHD.

07/10/2020

ADHD symptoms are often pervasive, crippling, and invisible, which invites far too many ignorant doubters and statements like “ADHD was made up by the drug companies” and questions like “Aren’t we all a little ADHD?” It isn’t your responsibility to correct every ADHD doubter, but it does...

07/10/2020

"I'm concerned that Minecraft is isolating my son from his friends and family. When he plays, he doesn't communicate with anyone. Whereas board games encourage cooperation and interaction, video games seem to do the opposite. What can I do?"

05/26/2020

Are you a warm-hearted and friendly, reliable, hard worker who can charm the toughest patient on your worst day? Are you a professional first and foremost? Do you have previous experience working a medical or mental health practice? Then we want to talk to you. Balcones Psychiatry and Mental Health is looking for an Office Assistant who can independently handle patient coordination and as well aspects of the front office. Find more details at Indeed.com:

https://www.indeedjobs.com/balcones-psychiatry-and-mental-health/_hl/en?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XWjLOi4YeVNLsKhmt5T2XHWcXqTzdgqGCc

03/26/2020

Balcones Psychiatry is proud to announce that we are now providing telemedicine appointments for new and existing patients

03/23/2020

Keep those kiddos active while they're home:

https://www.playpennies.com/free-things-to-do/joe-wicks-is-the-nations-pe-teacher-with-free-daily-kids-workouts-on-you-tube-186068?fbclid=IwAR1Gr54RPVdp-SXzW9cfNPtcXv04PZCWK9AopLfD7AMyzGSv_mBAV1iogxc

This is great news for parents and kids who are reeling from the news of school closures due to the Coronavirus. Joe Wicks, famous as The Body Coach, has sa...

03/23/2020

Now is a good time to listen to this FREE class, thank you Yale!

https://www.businessinsider.com/coursera-yale-science-of-wellbeing-free-course-review-overview

Yale University is offering its most popular course for free on Coursera. I signed up for it — here's what "The Science of Well-Being" is like.

03/20/2020

What the CDC has to say about mental health at this time...
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

03/18/2020

Ways to combat social isolation during COVID-19 outbreak.

https://www.talkspace.com/blog/coronavirus-social-isolation-working-from-home-tips-advice/

03/18/2020

UPDATE ON COVID-19 Balcones Psychiatry & Mental Health Protocols & Procedures:

We know that many of our clients are understandably concerned about the COVID-19 virus. We understand your concerns and we intend to make accommodations in order to keep our doors open and provide mental health services through this crisis. In order to provide care in as safe a manner as possible, we have implemented the following: continue practicing as a low traffic clinic focused on mental health, continue cleaning/disinfecting all surfaces in the office between every patient, continue cleaning/disinfecting all surfaces in the waiting room every 2-3 hours, have a handwashing station readily available, have hand sanitizer readily available in the waiting room, HEPA and UV air purifiers in the offices and waiting area that are specially designed to purify air from bacteria and viruses.

We will continue to monitor this rapidly changing situation and will continue to prioritize your safety while still providing quality mental health services. Please contact your provider if you have any further questions or concerns.

03/17/2020

We are cancelling our OPEN HOUSE but will reschedule it for a later date and time.
Stay Healthy!

03/11/2020

03/11/2020

How to make new friends, rekindle old friendships & improve communication skills as an adult with ADHD.

03/11/2020

Daily arguments, complaints, and negotiations wear down parents of children with ADHD. Learn how to not engage.

03/07/2020

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-manage-your-coronavirus-anxiety-11583424434?emailToken=67c2b0f743644ff87980a68b26591346obndOWDtah4a6cVJ/FlEYRaGwFe1wkHTZ4zEfBSV9t0nBuLV+8IyEuu5Us6veWskkUw5SA70SQxa3Vvl9p/hZS0GwMXE9mFz/DXx6c65+Ms%3D&reflink=article_email_share

The novel coronavirus is making everyone anxious. But there are ways to cope. Here’s how.

03/06/2020

I'm not sorry that I bailed out my son when he forgot his laptop for school. People may say, ‘let them fail,' but, as the parent of a child with ADHD, I disagree.

03/06/2020

Keep knowledge fresh and brains sharp with these summer learning camps for ADHD children, from elementary school to college transition programs.

03/04/2020

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/504-plan-basics/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=school_march_2020&utm_content=030420&goal=0_d9446392d6-3cde16983d-298446405

A 504 plan is designed to provide accommodations at school for students with disabilities—they help to ensure academic support and equal access to learning.