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5 Ways Detroiters Can Manage Their Stress

January 27, 2016July 21, 2014 by Carrie Krawiec

CNN Money announced the Top 20 Most Stressed Out Cities and Detroit came in at a whopping number #2. Second only to The Big Apple, New York City, CNN Money looked at commute times, hours worked, crime, unemployment, poverty and more to rank the most stressed out cities in the United States. CNN Money cites … Read more

Prom Expectations Can Lead to Emotional Turmoil

January 27, 2016June 4, 2014 by Carrie Krawiec

Prom is such a special activity for high schoolers. As a therapist to many teenagers I hear a variety of stories about #promposals, searches for dresses, and all of the other excitement and anxiety associated with the big day. After a prom this weekend I asked a particular client “Did you have a great time?” … Read more

5 Smarter Ways to Get Your Kids to do their Chores

January 27, 2016May 2, 2014 by Carrie Krawiec

Parents take note: Spain is cracking down on its obstinate teenagers. Under a draft bill approved in the Spanish Parliament, children under 18 years will be legally obligated to do chores and be ‘respectful.’ If the bill is passed, Spanish children will have to help out with the housework ‘in accordance with their age and … Read more

Are We Over-Prescribing ADHD Medications to Children? (Audio)

January 27, 2016February 5, 2014 by Lori Kanat Edelson

This Tuesday, February 4th, BMC’s Clinical Director, Lori Edelson, and child psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey London from the BMC were guests on The Craig Fahle Show on 101.9FM WDET to discuss the current state of ADHD diagnoses and treatment. In the interview, both mental health experts agree that comprehensive evaluation is necessary for both child and … Read more

Birmingham Maple Clinic Talks Depression on the Bloomfield Township Bottom Line

January 27, 2016November 18, 2013 by Carrie Krawiec

Handling Depression from Bloomfield Township on Vimeo. BMC’s Carrie Krawiec was recently featured on the Bloomfield Township Bottom Line, a local television show that raises awareness for issues that the community faces as a whole. Carrie was asked to talk about depression, and how to recognize it within friends and family. Carrie and host Cindy … Read more

Bullying Prevention Awareness Month: Where is the Empathy?

January 27, 2016October 22, 2013 by Lori Kanat Edelson

In an interview on Fox 2 News on Thursday October 10, 2013 Clinic Director of Birmingham Maple Clinic, Lori Edelson instructed parents to teach empathy to reduce incidence of bullying in school age children. After her profound statement other experts gave similar advice. A Florida arrest of 14 year olds following the suicide of their … Read more