What are ADD, ADHD and ODD? Are drugs necessary?

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016

10:15 AM EASTTOWN LIBRARY

“DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES CONFRONTING ADOLESCENTS”

RANDALL GURAK, M.D.

It seems that so many children and adolescents these days carry one or more psychological diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, ODD, etc. What do they mean? Are they merely labels for what used to be considered mild “acting out” behaviors? Is medication always necessary? And what are the special issues facing girls and young women in this highly diagnosed environment?

Dr. Randy Gurak is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who has been treating youth for over 30 years. He will discuss all of these issues and answer your questions.

Join us for a lively discussion on this very timely topic!