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August 6, 2020

I lost my brother to COVID-19

Roberto Tadeo Donaldson, 55, died unexpectedly from COVID-19 complications on Friday, July 24, 2020. His wife of 19 years, Guillermina (Guille) of Guanajuato, Mexico, was by his side. Roberto was born September 6, 1964 in Mobile, Alabama, and grew up in Lubbock, Texas. He enjoyed playing football and wrestling in school, and ran a lawn […]

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May 9, 2020

Without coronavirus testing, we are not safe

By Dr. Micaela Wexler You have been sheltering in place for the past two months. You and your family have had minimal contact with the outside world. Your kids have zoom schooled. Your groceries have been delivered. You have been either able to work from home or you’ve been able to afford to be home. […]

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March 15, 2020

Children and COVID 19

By Dr. Micaela Wexler Children and COVID 19 For unknown reasons, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected by COVID-19, aka coronavirus. There was only one death out of 44,000 cases in China in the 10-to-19 age group. But this does not mean they are not carriers for this disease. There is reason to believe […]

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January 29, 2020

What We Should Know About Brain Balance

by Luke Mike, (medical student rotation at wexlerpsych.com) What it is and what it is not. What it is: Brain balance is described as a non-medical and drug free program to address challenges with childhood disorders such as ADHD, autism, and processing disorders (Centers). It does this through the application of academic skill training, healthy […]

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September 24, 2017

When our children go astray

By Dr. Micaela Wexler As a physician who specializes in child psychiatry, I have had the privilege of working with teenagers and learning their deepest thoughts. I have been very impressed with this generation of teenagers, with their open mindedness, their innovative ways of thinking about the world. It saddens me when I see the […]

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April 20, 2017

13 Reasons Why – from a Child Psychiatrist

by Dr. Micaela Wexler Dr. Micaela Wexler provides child and adolescent pscyhiatric services in Kansas. Please visit Wexler Family Psychiatry to schedule an appointment. 1. If you experience suicidal thoughts, there is help: 1-800-273-TALK, 741741 – crisis text line 2. Suicide results from mental illness – 90% of people who die from suicide suffer from […]

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March 28, 2016

Two men, zero pen1ses

by Dr. Micaela Wexler A major flaw behind North Carolina’s anti-LGBT bill, HB2 One of the major benefits of being a psychiatrist who treats both children and adolescents is the opportunity to have a positive impact in complex life situations. The recent passage of the anti-LGBT law in North Carolina reminded me of two such […]

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February 28, 2016

Teenage Suicide is Very Preventable

by Dr. Micaela Wexler Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 16-24. 4,600 people between the ages of 10-24 die from suicide in the United States every year. For every teenager who dies from suicide, another nine attempt suicide. More children and teenagers die from suicide than from from cancer, heart […]

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February 24, 2016

Parents: it’s okay to nag

by Dr. Micaela Wexler As a psychiatrist who treats children, I encounter behavior problems on a daily basis. By the time parents finally get in to see me, behavior problems are having a significant impact on their child’s function. Oftentimes, family function is also compromised. The dynamic between parent and child has been completely overturned. […]

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February 11, 2014

Debt and your child’s happiness

By Dr. Micaela Wexler The holidays are over, it’s cold outside, and the bills are coming in. For whatever reason, you find yourself in debt. Huge debt, in some cases. It turns out that when it comes to your child’s happiness, it doesn’t matter HOW you got into debt. Your emotional response is what can […]

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