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| List Price:$25.95 |
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| Edition: | 1st |
| Publisher: | Rodale Press, Inc. |
| ISBN: | 1-57954-682-X (157954682X) |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-57954-682-3 (9781579546823) |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Copyright: | 2007 |
| Publish Date: | 08/07 |
| Weight: | 1.17 Lbs. |
| Pages: | 284 |
| Subject Class: | C-H (Consumer Health) |
| Return Policy: | Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. |
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| Abstract: | Pediatric psychiatrist Shannon, former president of the American Holistic Medical Association, and coauthor Heckman make the sobering observation that if the rate of increase in the use of childhood psychiatric medications continues at its current pace, within a generation half of all American children will be on some kind of psychiatric drug. Shannon argues that physicians are overdiagnosing and misdiagnosing a number of disorders, most notably ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), creating an undesirable doctor-diagnosis-drug cycle. Shannon lists six external forces or brain stressors that can affect a child's emotional and behavioral health (relational, nutritional, familial, environmental, educational and traumatic). He explores how emotional and cognitive brain growth are interrelated, outlining the elements needed for optimal brain development such as a safe and secure home life, love and touch, and proper nutrition. He also casts a critical eye on the educational system and what he believes is a one-size-fits-all, didactic approach. Claiming that labels can cripple rather than liberate, Shannon presents a convincing case for digging deeply into a child's nutritional needs, sleep habits, home and school environment and other underlying issues before turning to meds. |
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