I have 15 minutes to treat your child’s anxiety
A post about the realities of how the current healthcare system is set up to “treat” a child’s mental issue, such as depression or anxiety.
Tick Prevention and Management
Tick prevention and management is something we should all be aware of for this spring and summer season. Don’t panic, just know that we are all dealing with it and we can manage it!
My Story
My birth trauma was the start of a journey I never expected, both personally and professionally. While difficult to discuss, it provides a better understanding as to why I created McMullen Health Care in the first place.
Common conditions that can mimic depression
Depression symptoms do not always mean depression. It is important that when a child comes into the office with this concern, that your provider does a deep dive into their history and a complete evaluation to rule out other underlying conditions.
Why Telehealth is an Asset to Pediatric Mental Health Care
Telehealth has become a part of health care today, but it is still not as widely accepted when it comes to pediatric mental health. There are many benefits to how this can help ease the burden for both families and our health care system.
Why a Holistic Approach is the Healthiest Choice for Children’s Health Care
Holistic medicine is thought to be a taboo way of health care to many in both medicine and the general public. But when you break down what it truly to means to have a holistic approach, you’ll see this that is actually the best way to not only approach care for kids, but mental health care as a whole.
Top 5 Red Flags for Headaches and Migraines Every Parent Should Know
Here are the top 5 red flags parents should know when it comes to headaches and migraines in their child. It’s important to know what warrants urgent evaluation and how to advocate for your child.
“Because I said so,” doesn’t work in healthcare anymore.
Trust in healthcare is at an all-time low and one of the reasons is the poor communication between our healthcare system and patients.
Is Vitamin D really important for your health? Yes, it is.
Vitamin D and how it affects your child’s mental and physical health