Friday, March 28, 2003

Studies Show Parents, Pediatricians, And Schools Critical In Identifying And Treating Social Anxiety Disorder In Kids
Canadian Newswire item reprinted at PsycPORT - "Social anxiety disorder is very common in children and associated with significant personal impairment, yet infrequently discussed with pediatricians. Study results showed that only 30 percent of parents who had a child with social anxiety disorder had discussed their child's symptoms with a pediatrician. In contrast, parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (67 percent) and major depression (50 percent) were more likely to disclose these issues with their pediatricians. These data were presented today at the Anxiety Disorders Association of America's 23rd annual meeting..."  
  

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Responds to Budget (Canada)
CAMH press release at the Canadian Newswire - "The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is very pleased that the government has announced today a $250 million investment over five years in the mental health system."