When diagnosed early, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, doesn’t have to negatively impact your child’s growth and development. Familiarize yourself with the signs, symptoms, and when to contact your child’s provider. ADHD signs and symptoms ADHD is a medical condition that causes differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to […]
9 Ways to help children manage anxiety about returning to school
An Akron Children’s child psychiatrist said a common misnomer about kids who experience school anxiety is that they don’t like school. “It’s important for parents to know that most children who have school anxiety actually like school!” said Dr. Laura Markley, medical director, Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry. “The fearsome part for many children is being away from […]
Get to know Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD
Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, is Akron Children’s newest director of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, and the Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry. She aspires to make a profound impact in this role by switching the care focus to prevention and early intervention. “I am excited to bring my 20-plus years of experience […]
Akron Children’s welcomes the following new providers
Psychiatry and Psychology Kelsey Brocker, PsyD, has joined Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley as a pediatric psychologist. Dr. Brocker will see patients in Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living Program, which brings together a multidisciplinary team to care for children and teens diagnosed with childhood obesity and related health issues. Dr. Brocker will also serve the clinical […]
New care models ensure the right level of behavioral health services
As Akron Children’s new director of Pediatric Psychiatry and the newly formed department of Behavioral Health, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, is creating new models for delivering behavioral health services, with an increased focus on prevention, screening, brief practical interventions, care coordination and outcomes tracking. “Through prevention, screening and early intervention, we can better manage symptoms […]
Akron Children’s experts weigh in on report about teen mental health and social media
When U.S Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a 19-page advisory warning the public of the risks of social media to young people, Drs. Michael Redovian and Kristen Cannon read it with the interest of professionals who work daily with children, teens and young adults struggling with behavioral health issues. Dr. Redovian, a pediatric psychiatrist, […]