If a preschooler throws themselves on the floor over a broken crayon, is it a tantrum or a signal of something deeper? At this age, it’s hard to tell. Emotional highs and lows are part of typical early childhood, making it difficult to distinguish developmentally normal frustration from patterns of...
Accurately identifying mental health behaviors can be challenging, particularly when the evaluated person’s insight, self-awareness, and motivation to seek treatment vary. In the case of children, all of whom depend on a parent’s, guardian’s or teacher’s observation and a professional’s careful study, the challenge could widen. Relying on a single...
Over the years, there has been greater awareness (in research, practice, and the general population) of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its detection across a person’s lifespan. This growing recognition and heightened understanding are reflected in the surge in ASD diagnoses among adults1. In addition, the clinical community and the...
There is a new way to administer, score, and generate reports with only an internet connection. MHS is thrilled to announce the launch of the online version of the Conners Continuous Performance Tests Suite (Conners CPT Online Suite). The Conners Continuous Performance Tests Online Suite...
The healthcare landscape is evolving towards patient-centered care as technology advances and needs change. Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is a systematic approach to improving treatment and intervention outcomes by routinely gathering and using client-reported data. While open-source tools can provide some of this information, complementing these tools by using scientifically backed...
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, operational excellence is paramount. Psicon, a leading provider of neurodevelopmental healthcare services in the UK, embarked on a transformative journey to enhance their operational efficiency and improve patient care. This blog explores how Psicon's integration of MHS Solutions revolutionized their processes...
The rates of client dropout, arguably a stigmatizing term in and of itself, have been a topic of interest in the literature for over 50 years. Despite interest, there remains a lack of consensus on its definition and why clients discontinue therapy. Study results also vary in terms of dropout...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms manifest differently across ADHD's varied presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Each subtype has also been associated with emotional dysregulation to varying degrees, with the combined presentation often exhibiting more severe difficulties1.
Every developmental stage carries unique pitfalls and triumphs, and the progression from teenager to young adult is no different. The complexity of this transition is exponentially increased for youth with ADHD as they are confronted with new academic, relationship, and life skill challenges in the context of reduced structure and...
