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A Personal Message from Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D., for Parents, Teachers and Counselors

Thirteen Reasons Why Not

A Personal Message from Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D., for High School and College Students

A New Year’s Resolution: Stop Damaging Your Precious and Remarkable Brain!

Self-Saboteur

Part Six: Yes, You ARE Entitled … to your Own Unhappiness
The simple definition of “entitlement” is the belief that you have the right to something—or that you are inherently deserving of special privilege.

Self-Saboteur

Part Five: 'Tis the Season to be Annoyed: What to do when Grandparents “Parent” Your Children
How can you effectively manage “the grandparents” when family comes to visit—especially those grandmothers and grandfathers who may be particularly overbearing with their grandkids?

Americans In Pain and Addicted: Untangling the Opioid Crisis

Part Three: What is an Opioid, and is Accidental Addiction Possible?
Some opioids create over 100 times more endorphins than the body produces naturally, causing feelings of happiness and joy in addition to relief from pain.

Americans In Pain and Addicted: Untangling the Opioid Crisis

Part Two: Killing us Softly
Here’s the shocking truth: Opioids are projected to kill roughly half a million people across the country over the next five years.

Americans In Pain and Addicted: Untangling the Opioid Crisis

Part One: What Went Wrong?
How did so many Americans become addicted to painkillers? Historically, opioid painkillers were only prescribed for the most severe pain, such as after major surgery or for cancer patients; and even then, for only short periods of time.

ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Request for Accommodations: The Benefits of Psychological Testing Assessments (Part 1)

In today’s rapidly changing world, patients with ADHD and other learning disabilities; and patients who are suffering from cognitive impairment resulting...

Digital Downfalls: Are Smartphones an Opioid?