Children Who Society Has Lost or Abandoned

A Parent and Family Guide for Neuropsychiatric Health Issues Faced by Children and Adolescents

By: Michael W. Simon

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

This is a book that every parent, grandparent, family member, social worker, childcare provider and educator must have. It presents, reviews and discusses the serious dark side of pediatrics, children and adolescents with psychiatric and mental health issues and conditions, their warning signs and symptoms and directions for help, care and intervention. It guides adults who are in a position to make a difference with early intervention to be diligent and recognize signs of children having mental disorders, anxiety or depression, or at risk for suicidal behavior.

Other topics addressed are obsessive-compulsive behavior, conduct disorder, eating disorders, PANDAS and developmental learning disorders like autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. More sensitive topics like gender dysphoria and obesity are reviewed and discussed. There are comprehensive reviews of substance abuse, alcohol and marijuana abuse disorders, PTSD, child schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Identification and early intervention for mental illness in children does make a big difference in their ultimate outcome.

* PANDAS is a real disorder and its occurrence is increasing!
* Eating Disorders are not just a fad!
* There is a physiological reason why gender dysphoria may occur!
* PTSD does occur in children and adolescents!
* Obesity is not always genetic!
* Substance abuse can occur in any household!
* Not all children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are autistic!
* Identification and early intervention of mental illness in children and adolescents makes a big difference!

WORDS OF PRAISE

This book presents information on physical, emotion and neurologic development in a manner any parent, guardian or caregiver can digest. Each chapter packs useful information for a range of emotional and neurocognitive conditions including anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder and autism. Red flags for early identification of developmental disorders are succinctly presented as well resources for evaluation and treatment. In the words of Dr. Simon, "The pandemic has intensified mental health issues, stress and increased suicide among youths." This publication is brought forth at no better time. It is critical for adults to educate themselves about the challenges facing the current generation. I consider his text to be an essential behavioral health primer for all pediatric caregivers.
--Erin L. Wilson, APRN, MSN, C-PNP

Dr. Simon's in-depth insight into children and adolescent mental health could not be more timely. Not that there is ever a time where mental health should be overlooked, but emerging from the pandemic that created so much additional stress on kids and families, the focus is needed more than ever. Dr. Simon gives guidelines and red flags that parents and caregivers easily identify and how to act on them. Having this information right on your bookshelf should help anyone who wants to stay on top of what is happening with their loved ones!
--Penne Lentz

For the classroom teacher, this book is, quite literally, a lifesaver. It can help distinguish typical childhood behavior from that often-unrecognized cry for help.
--Sarah Miller

Dr. Simon has provided astounding information for parents, grandparents, social workers, educators and doctors on mental health challenges facing our children today. Topics discussed are to the point and thoroughly covered. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It's an invaluable asset to have on any shelf. Reading this book is equivalent to thousands of dollars and hours of therapy.
--Dr. Tammy Hoskins, Optometrist