Scott Wolfenden Social Science/Psychology/Education. Certificates: NJ Early Childhood. NJ High School Psychology. MS Science. Member - Society for Teaching Psychology (STP), www.teachpsych.org - Participating member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Scott Wolfenden Quick Facts
Main Areas:Mental HealthBest Sellers:Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Parent and Educator's Guidebook
Career Focus:Educator
Affiliation:NAMI, Society for Teaching of Psychology, National Council of Non-Profits, Center for Non-Profits of NJ
The Association for Youth, Children and Natural Psychology was formed in the summer of 2006. In November of 2008 it was incorporated as a NJ not-for-profit. The originators of the corporation are educators in Newark, NJ.
The purpose of the AYCNP site is to provide a web portal where consumers can go for solutions in self-help for mental health disorders, difficulties and prevention. The site also gives ideas for parents on positive parenting and protecting children, as well as in prevention. It has pages for educators and provides professionals in mental health and related fields a more rounded out idea of the real needs of adults, youth and children. It is a grass roots type of effort and the site is HON (Health on the Internet) certified.
The AYCNP also provides educational materials on the subject of mental health and children and youths to individuals, educators and schools, public and other, and to organizations.
The AYCNP is a member of
National Council of Nonprofits and Center for Non-Profits of NJ
The book (July 2009) Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Parent and Educator's Guidebook, is available on Amazon.com. It is well referenced, and has 96 authoritative footnotes and bibliography with 78 citings. Additionally, a recommended reading section will help parents and professionals to find the best materials and research in ADHD solutions. 128 pages, illustrated, index. https://www.createspace.com/3410900
Members of the AYCNP board of directors are members of the Society for Teachers of Psychology (STP) http://teachpsych.org/ and NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness) http:// www.nami.org .
See our site at http://www.winmentalhealth.com
Other Programs & Highlights
Pages on Association for Youth, Children and Natural Psychology (AYCNP) website:
Arts therapy
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/arts_therapy.php
Self Help: 16 Keys to Good Mental Health
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/self_help_psychology_16_keys.php
Help for Depression (without drugs or supplements)
Self help and professional therapies
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/help_for_depression.php
Spirituality and Psychology
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/spirituality_health_psychology.php
About Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Self Help
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/about_bipolar_disorder.php
Coaching and Mentoring - Behavioral health, adults, teens, children
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/coaching_and_mentoring.php
24 Steps in Positive Parenting - Mental Health and Child Psychology
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/children_parenting_advice.php
Education and School Psychology
Also: Character Education pages
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/school_psychology.php
Music and Mental Health
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/music_psychology.php
Children, Television and Mental Health
Violence in the media and how it effects children
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/television_children_and_tv_violence.php
Video games and children - mental health implications
http://www.winmentalhealth.com/media_and_violence_video_games_effect.php
50 Best Children's Books (and Magazines) -- For Ages 3-103
Educator's list for parents and teachers, librarians.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Scott Wolfenden
* Much can be accomplished in self help for mental health disorders.
* Lifestyle changes can make a difference.
* Medications are being overprescribed for mental health disorders.
* ADHD rarely (never) requires medication.
Symptoms of ADHD can be overcome by the majority of children and teens by cutting back on television, movie and video game time, toning down the intensity of music and amount of time on non-educational electronics/internet, by giving children love and attention, as well as attention to diet: low sugar, low carbs, low on additives, no caffeine. Parents, psychologists, encourage parents to take the TV and video games, the Internet, out of the child's bedroom! Set time limits on media time! Don't let children watch violence on TV, movies and video games! It will make a difference in ADHD, depression and bipolar disorder.
For mild and moderate depression, reliable university studies have demonstrated that moderate exercise 3-5 times a week helps depression more than medication in both the short and long-term.
30% of the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be remedied through attention to diet and nutrtion, cutting out cigarette smoking, and cutting out alcohol or other substance abuse.
Antidepressants have serious symptoms including sexual dysfunction (50% of adults), and an increase in suicidality in age groups of children up to age 24.
Attention to mental hygiene is a necessity. Spiritual needs are also important to fulfill.
Green therapy also works for ADHD and depression, that is getting out of the house and hiking, playing in the park, etc.
Getting Started With Scott Wolfenden
Please visit our website at http://www.winmentalhealth.com and recommend the site to acquaintances or friends who might find the information useful. Look through the books available on various subjects such as ADHD and depression. Thank you for your support.
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