In a day and age where children are anxious because of climate change, a pandemic, and gun violence, parents are wondering what skills they can teach their children so they can be mentally prepared for all the ups and downs of life. Dr. B. weighs in on the value of hope and how children who embrace hopefulness can succeed in various aspects of life and thereby are more equipped to face the challenges of life.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.

Dr. B. takes questions from two young mothers who are grappling with typical problems when it comes to their young children. As a baby expert Dr. B. breaks down the answers on how to get a restless infant to sleep throughout the night, a finicky toddler to eat her vegetables, and goes over the benefits of demand breastfeeding.

Grief, job loss, and social isolation from the pandemic are enough to put any one of us on edge. Yet two years of life on pause has left many feeling uneasy, full of anxiety, sleepless and moody. Dr. B. breaks down Post Covid Stress Disorder and offers advice about how to recover your mental health after the age of Covid.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.

Undoubtably, looking at life through the lens of optimism is advantageous.  In fact, research has found that seeing the glass half full not only makes you happier but can also make you healthier and wealthier. Dr. B. talks about how being positive creates opportunity along with strategies on how to top off your glass full of optimism.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.

The mental stresses and strains of the world consistently seem to weigh down everyday living.  For some, the pressures of life can turn into a mental health crisis. How can you be of assistance and help a friend or colleague that may need mental health first aid? Dr. B. breaks down the warning signs of a mental health crisis and offers advice on how and where one can get those who are suffering, necessary care.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.

If someone is choking, there is the Heimlich Maneuver that many students are taught in school. First Aid has helped millions of people who are physically hurt. But what about those who are mentally hurt? Those who are gasping for air because emotions are too overwhelming. Dr. B. talks to Cindy Wides and Dr. Elaine Rotenberg about Mental Health First Aid which teaches people to assist someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge. 

Cindy Wides is the director of Mental Health First Aid and Community Outreach at Alpert Jewish Family Service, serving north Palm Beach County and Elaine Rotenberg is the Chief Clinical and Impact Officer at Alpert Jewish Family Service.  For more information on MHFA Alpert Jewish Family Service | Mental Health First Aid (alpertjfs.org)

Trying to make sense out of something that is so senseless is very difficult. Now try and make that message resonate with a child who is confused and scared to go back to school because of what they have heard on the news. It can be one of the most daunting yet most important conversations a parent can have with their child. Dr. B and child psychologist Chuck Dickson talk about how to instill comfort and understanding in a child's mind after a tragedy like a school shooting. 

Even with a hit show detailing the disorder and tons of special reports addressing it, hoarding remains an untold secret for approximately 1 out of 20 people. By now it’s well known that hoarders end up with an extremely messy house, sometimes with unhygienic consequences. It can be embarrassing to admit. As hoarding gets more severe, it becomes difficult to live a normal life where friends and family can come over to visit. And a sufferer may even lose their home. Dr. B. breaks down the psychology behind hoarding and a few tips to deal with a clutter problem that is out of control.

There is startling news when it comes to our children's mental health. A recent CDC report states that suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals ages 10 to 34 years of age. Dr. B. and Miami psychologists Dr. Joel Plattor and Dr. Cathy Allsman discuss the reasons that young people are sad and hopeless today and what parents can do if they find that their child is exhibiting the signs of being suicidal.

Chances are you know someone who suffers from Attention Disorder even though they may not even know it themselves. That's because ADD is highly undiagnosed in adults which is unfortunate since the management of the disorder is very manageable. Dr. Bregman, who has years of diagnosing and treating Attention Disorder from a very holistic point of view, gives his take on ADD, the symptoms, and why the disorder is highly underdiagnosed in the United States.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.