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Humor in Child Psychiatry

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SOURCES: 2008 Medical Reference from Medstar. Robin Altman, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Spring Psychological Associates, Sinking Spring, PA.

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Narrator:

Visits to the child psychiatrist aren't something the Chadwick family dreads. In fact, their ADHD check-ups are pretty fun.

Becky Chadwick:

We could go in there feeling like, Oh my gosh, the weight of the world on us, and we always walk out with a smile on our face and we always laugh.

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That positive vibe is courtesy of Doctor Robin Altman, who believes laughter can help ease some serious situations.

Robin Altman, M.D.:

I find that the parents who are able to laugh at things and have, just see things with a bit of humor are much more able to be effective in helping their child.

Narrator:

Parents are key participants in the treatment process, so Doctor Altman tries to show there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Robin Altman, M.D.:

We're going to treat it. They'll have a nice life. You know, they'll be nagging me about their college applications soon.

Narrator:

Her bright outlook spurred her to write a book for families navigating the world of child psychiatry.

Robin Altman, M.D.:

I just didn't find anything that I'd want to read, and so, so that's why I wrote it, to be a like, to sort of be a funny way of putting forth information and also to show that none of us are perfect.

Narrator:

And even if we think our kid's perfect, Doctor Altman has news for us.

Robin Altman, M.D.:

Every kid has some schtick about them, and you know, let's not catastrophize everything.

Narrator:

For Becky's boys, the doctor's treatment brought peace to their home

Becky Chadwick:

The absolute best thing we ever did for our kids was get them the help that they needed.

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And they're zooming ahead toward bright futures. For WebMD, I'm Sandee LaMotte.

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