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Parenting A Child With ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)

Behavioral Collective Podcast

Based on her experience as a mother and behavioral health practitioner, she authored the incredibly insightful and evidence-based book The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder (2020). Before looking at a diagnosis of ODD, a medical doctor will often first rule out health problems that might be a factor in behavioral changes.

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Personalized Recovery for Women | Tailored Therapy Solutions

Lightwork

Research shows women develop substance dependencies faster than men and experience more severe health consequences from prolonged substance use. By removing mixed-gender dynamics, participants can fully engage in their recovery process and build authentic connections with peers who truly understand their experiences.

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Family Traditions and the Inheritance of “Madness”

Mad in America

But the focus on genetics doesnt tell the whole story. While there may be some genetic component, a growing body of research suggests that epigeneticsthe study of how experience can alter gene expressionmay provide an even more nuanced understanding of how traditions of distress are inherited.