1 in 5 people in the United States (19%) have some form of mental illness. Think about that. If you go out with a group of 10 people (5 couples going out to dinner on a Saturday night), chances are good that 2 of the people sitting around your table are battling some sort of mental illness. The chances …
Child Guidance Legislative Breakfast
On March 23rd, 2018, we were honored to host many of our local Delaware County legislators, school board representatives, and judges at our Mental Health: The Roots of Thriving Communities Legislative Breakfast. Child Guidance families, clinicians, and administrative leadership shared the importance of affordable and accessible mental healthcare and how together, we can create healthier communities. To read Child Guidance’s …
Thoughts after the Parkland Tragedy from Dr. Andy Kind-Rubin
It is very difficult to objectively comment on the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida that resulted in the death of 17 individuals last week on February 13th. That our hearts go out to their family, friends and the Parkland community is an understatement. It is beyond comprehension to imagine one funeral after another and the repeated heartache this community …
A Look at Today’s Numbers in Autism [Infographic]
Our knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased rapidly over the last few decades, mainly due to increased awareness and a more focused definition of what autism is. By now, you’ve likely heard that the average diagnosis rate in the US is 1 in 68. Autism is a unique developmental disorder, characterized by certain traits such as a lack …