Diana Robbins, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist

As part of International OCD Foundation OCD Awareness Week, UNSTUCK will be free all day on our site Sunday, Oct 9. Ocdkidsmovie.com/familypurchase

Just sign in/sign up and watch 6 kids share their story of struggle, determination and hope.

Today is a historical day for su***de prevention and mental health in the U.S.! The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out. Our trained crisis counselors can help you through whatever mental health challenges you are experiencing.

We're so grateful to SAMHSA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Communications Commission, and our other su***de prevention and mental health partners in the field for working together to get us here, and we look forward to growing and expanding our services and supports in the years to come.

Diana Robbins, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist updated their phone number.

www.childpsychsandiego.com/blog/parent-resource-developmental-milestones

Child Psych San Diego — Parent Resource: Developmental Milestones The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided an update on developmental milestones. The update is geared to assist in better identifying children with autism and developmental disabilities early so that they can access appropriate supports and services. Check out this resource by cli

Check out this amazing resource!

2021 Online OCD Conference Join us for the largest national conference dedicated to OCD! This year’s Online OCD Conference will feature three days of programming dedicated to obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders for the entire OCD community, including: Individuals with lived experience, Family members and sup...

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Parents: Join us 7/10–11 for Online OCD Camp, a virtual event for kids ages 6–17 and their families!

The camp will feature two days of programming for kids and parents. Plus, kids who register by *TODAY* will get a Camp Supplies Box!

Learn more and register! http://iocdf.org/ocdcamp

Some helpful advice for parents ❤️

5 Tips for Parenting a Child With OCD Have you heard of #2?

Here's a little information about my recent experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

https://www.childpsychsandiego.com/blog/trypanophobia-exposure-covid-19-vaccine

Child Psych San Diego — Trypanophobia Exposure: COVID-19 Vaccine Many people experience trypanophobia defined as an extreme fear of medical procedures which involve injections or needles. Needle phobias associated with medical procedures can often make a visit to the doctor’s office a stressful experience for children and parents alike. Fortunately, an effectiv...

Tantrums: Part 2
www.childpsychsandiego.com/blog/tantrums-part-2

Child Psych San Diego — Tantrums: Part 2 When your child is engaging in undesired behaviors, such as screaming, yelling, hitting, or throwing objects, it is important to ignore this behavior to the extent possible, barring physical danger or risk. When you engage in purposeful ignoring of a behavior, you are removing reinforcement of the b

Helpful suggestions for managing tantrums.
https://www.childpsychsandiego.com/blog/tantrums-part-1

Child Psych San Diego — Tantrums: Part 1 “What should I do when my child has a tantrum?” This is a question I get asked frequently by parents with children of all ages. It can be difficult to respond appropriately in these situations, especially when the tantrum occurs in a public setting, in front of the watchful eyes of other family

Interesting article on social media use in children. Findings suggest that other-oriented, but not self-oriented use of social media, can negatively affect appearance self-esteem from childhood to adolescence.

The impact of social media use on appearance self-esteem from childhood to adolescence – A 3-wave community study Social media users are extensively exposed to photographs displaying idealized self-presentations. This poses a potential threat to youth's appearance…

Some great guidance on helping children manage anxiety.

What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious Instead of helping kids avoid what they’re afraid of, pointers for helping them learn to tolerate their anxiety and function as well as they can, even when they’re anxious.

Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes for Each

Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes for Each Kids with ADHD often struggle with homework, but each one struggles in a unique way. Is your child a Disorganized Danny? Procrastinating Penny? Distractible David? Whatever his specific homework challenges, here are equally specific solutions that really work for kids with ADHD.

Registration is now open for OCD Camp!

If you have a child aged 4-10, this is the event for you. Join us for two days of interactive presentations, activities, support groups, and fun!

Learn more and register: iocdf.org/ocdcamp

Diana Robbins, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist updated their website address.