Psychiatry News & Updates

Washington, DC, March 1, 2022  – The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) applauds President Biden’s commitment to children’s mental health and strongly supports the priorities outlined by the president in his 2022 State of the Union Address....

Washington, DC, February 24, 2022  – The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is dedicated to helping children and families around the globe. Our thoughts are with the children, families, and communities impacted by this act of senseless...

Washington, DC, March 18, 2022  – The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is alarmed at the “Parental Rights in Education” act, also known as “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill recently passed in Florida. This new law blocks teachers and educators...

Orange Psychiatric Associates Dr. Rashesh Dholakia is extremely honored to be selected as one of the Orlando’s Elite Doctors for Psychiatry. He is one of Florida’s premier psychiatrists who works with adults and children. His mission is to serve children, teenagers,...

MYTH: WE ARE ALL “A LITTLE BIT OCD” AT TIMES. FACT: OCD is not a personality quirk or a character trait—it is a very real mental health condition that affects about 2 to 3 million adults, and half a million youth, in the US alone. While many people can have obsessive...

What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Most people have obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive...

Mark your calendars for OCD Awareness Week 2021! July 9 - 11, 2021 What is OCD Awareness Week? OCD Awareness Week is an international effort taking place during the second week in October each year to raise awareness and understanding about obsessive compulsive...

Depression Frequently Asked Questions from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Depression has no single cause. Both genetics and the environment play a role, and some children may be more likely to become depressed. Depression in children can be...

What is Autism? Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition which is usually diagnosed in the first 3 years of life. Generally parents become concerned when their child has delays in speech development, limited social relatedness, and restricted interests and activities....

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a common childhood illness. People who are affected can have trouble with paying attention, sitting still and controlling their impulses. There are three types of ADHD. The most common type of ADHD is...