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Posts by: ## MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/Gallery_2015/ADHD_children/children_ADHD.png) [ADHD in Children](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/adhd-in-children) ### [help for Children with ADHD | proof that fidgeting help with focus](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/help-for-children-with-adhd-proof-that-fidgeting-help-with-focus) Thu, Aug 06, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ## Children with ADHD often fidget, but new research suggests this may actually help them focus on the task at hand. [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/help-for-children-with-adhd-proof-that-fidgeting-help-with-focus) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/Gallery_2015/Depression/depression_in_men.png) [Depression in Men](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/depression-in-men) ### [Male Depression | getting treatment isn't as clear cut as we all think](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/male-depression-getting-treatment-isnt-as-clear-cut-as-we-all-think) Tue, Aug 04, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ## Male Depression, who needs help?  Close to one in 10 American men suffer from depression or anxiety, but fewer than half get treatment. [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/male-depression-getting-treatment-isnt-as-clear-cut-as-we-all-think) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/Gallery_2015/autism_ASD.png) [Autism](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/autism) ### [Autism and gender differences | male and female development of ASD](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/autism-and-gender-differences-male-and-female-development-of-asd) Fri, Jul 31, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ## Autism and Mental Health | A new imaging study of preschoolers has identified gender differences in the way autism may manifest itself in the brain. [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/autism-and-gender-differences-male-and-female-development-of-asd) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/cartoon_art/mental_health_help.png) [evidence based improvement](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/evidence-based-improvement) ### [Mental Health Improvement | NP's evidence based practice / outcomes](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/mental-health-improvement-improving-patient-outcomes-/-evidence-based-practice) Thu, Jul 30, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ## Everyone wants to see Mental Health improvement, that is in patients lives, processes, diagnosis, etc. Taking ownership of your vision for your patients is more than talking about it. It is seeing the forest as well as the trees within it and making choices that improve.  [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/mental-health-improvement-improving-patient-outcomes-/-evidence-based-practice) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hs-fs/file-2647604596-png/Gallery_2015/mental_health_love.png) [Children Mental Health](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/children-mental-health) ### [Children Mental Health | how much is caused by neighborhoods/family?](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/children-mental-health-how-much-is-caused-by-neighborhoods/family) Thu, Jul 23, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ##  Mental Health for Children | As many people will tell you, location matters.  This can be a good thing or it can bring with it negative long term mental health issues.  [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/children-mental-health-how-much-is-caused-by-neighborhoods/family) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hs-fs/file-354634158-png/2014/mental_health_help.png) [Alzheimers](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/alzheimers) ### [Green Tea treatment for Alzheimers | Mental Health Research shines](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/green-tea-treatment-for-alzheimers-mental-health-research-shines) Tue, Jul 21, 2015 @ 01:00 PM ##  Could a compound found in green tea (when combined with exercise) slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?   We have heard for years the benefits of green tea, so it is not surprising that this could lead to a clinical breakthrough. [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/green-tea-treatment-for-alzheimers-mental-health-research-shines) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hs-fs/file-312519110-png/2014/Snip20130918_3-resized-600.png) [PTSD](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/ptsd) ### [Watching / Seeking Violence on Social Media, lead to PTSD Symptoms?](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/watching-/-seeking-violence-on-social-media-lead-to-ptsd-symptoms) Thu, Jul 16, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ## Social Media and PTSD | The negative effects of watching other people suffering has lasting negative effects... [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/watching-/-seeking-violence-on-social-media-lead-to-ptsd-symptoms) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hs-fs/file-2472294354-png/Gallery_2015/mental_health_cartoon.png) [hallucinations](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/hallucinations) ### [Charles Bonnet Syndrome | More than Mental Health Hallucinations, CBS](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/charles-bonnet-syndrome-more-than-mental-health-hallucinations-cbs) Tue, Jul 14, 2015 @ 01:00 PM ##  Understanding Mental Health | With so many different types of diagnosis out there, it is fascinating to learn about how each and everyone of us is so different.  [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/charles-bonnet-syndrome-more-than-mental-health-hallucinations-cbs) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/Gallery_2015/General_Icons-32.png) [austim](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/austim) ### [Risk of ASD in children with MMR vaccine explored, examined.](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/risk-of-asd-in-children-with-mmr-vaccine-explored-examined) Thu, Jul 09, 2015 @ 09:00 AM ##  Mental Health Update | As the data becomes more available and interpreted, researchers want to know the impact of getting ASD from receiving MMR vaccines.   The answers to tough questions as this are always going to be challenged, that is one of our core aspects of being human. [ASD studies ](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/autism-mental-health-new-info-promising-data-finding-what-works)have recently revealed:   [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/risk-of-asd-in-children-with-mmr-vaccine-explored-examined) ![](https://www.maryaprn.com/hubfs/Gallery_2015/Depression/Mental_health_update.png) [Depression](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/topic/depression) ### [Improving Mental Health with Technology | night owl or early bird?](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/improving-mental-health-with-technology-night-owl-or-early-bird) Fri, Jul 03, 2015 @ 06:30 AM ##  Imagine this:  A wristband that records motion throughout a 24-hour period that helps clinicians determine whether a person will respond positively to an antidepressant. [MaryAPRN.com/ Advanced Practice Psych LLC](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/author/maryaprn-com-advanced-practice-psych-llc) [Read More](https://www.maryaprn.com/blog/improving-mental-health-with-technology-night-owl-or-early-bird)