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✨ Unlock Your Full Potential: Understanding ADHD | Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD✨
Are you struggling with focus, impulsivity, or restlessness? ADHD affects children, teens, and adults, but the proper treatment can make a difference. This guide breaks down ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and the best treatment options, including behavioral therapy, medication, and natural strategies to improve focus and daily life.
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🛡️ New Executive Order: Implications for Youth Mental Health
On July 24, 2025, a new Executive Order was issued that expands civil commitment and institutionalization for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or housing instability. While framed as a public safety measure, this policy could have serious consequences for children, adolescents, and young adults—especially those already vulnerable to trauma or psychiatric crisis. In this post, Dr. Marie Akers of SHIELD Psychiatry explores what this shift means for families, providers, and the future of youth mental health care.
Welcome to Shield Psychiatry: A New Era in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care
SHIELD Psychiatry provides pediatric telepsychiatry for ages 5-25 in Florida, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression treatment from home. We emphasize culturally competent care, ensuring all families feel valued. Our dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioners deliver high-quality, accessible services. Experience compassionate, expert care at SHIELD Psychiatry—your child's mental health matters.
Parental Support: Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Child with Mental Health Needs
Parental support plays a vital role in children's emotional and psychological development. Parents can help cultivate their children's resilience, self-esteem, and independence by creating a nurturing environment.
Why Private-Pay Child Psychiatry is the Best Choice for Families in Florida’s Wealthiest Cities
SHIELD Psychiatry provides private pay ADHD evaluations for children, teens, and young adults across Florida. We also offer affordable virtual therapy for young adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Our culturally competent, evidence-based telepsychiatry services are tailored to support emotional wellness from ages 5 to 25.