For many parents, dropping their child off at school comes with the expectation that they will be safe. Yet for children across the United States, safety concerns – from lockdown drills to real threats – have become an increasingly common part of childhood. How do we talk to our children about these experiences, and how can parents cope in ways that support their children? We spoke with Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, about school safety concerns, how they can affect children’s mental and emotional health, and how parents can help. We also discuss warning signs, opportunities for intervention, opening communication, and grounding techniques for moments of crisis.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guest: Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD

For many parents, dropping their child off at school comes with the expectation that they will be safe. Yet for children across the United States, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/expert-advice-school-violence">safety concerns </a>&ndash; from lockdown drills to real threats &ndash; have become an increasingly common part of childhood. How do we talk to our children about these experiences, and how can parents cope in ways that support their children? We spoke with <a href="https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/doctors/smalls-mantey-adjoa/">Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD</a>, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, about school safety concerns, how they can affect children&rsquo;s mental and emotional health, and how parents can help. We also discuss warning signs, opportunities for intervention, opening communication, and grounding techniques for moments of crisis.
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<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD</li>
</ul>

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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How to Talk to Children About School Safety Incidents

For years, conversations about ADHD have largely focused on children, often centered on the image of a child who can’t sit still or is disrupting the classroom. But ADHD can look very different in girls and women – and those differences can make it easier to overlook or diagnose later in life. We spoke with Monica Johnson, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Kind Mind Psychology, about why ADHD may be missed in girls and women, including disparities in diagnosis among Black girls and women. She explained how symptoms can shift across the lifespan, the hidden cost of masking, and how an accurate evaluation can help connect people with the right support.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Guest: Monica Johnson, PsyD

For years, conversations about <a href="https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd">ADHD</a> have largely focused on children, often centered on the image of a child who can&rsquo;t sit still or is disrupting the classroom. But ADHD can look very <a href="https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-women">different in girls and women</a> &ndash; and those differences can make it easier to overlook or diagnose later in life. We spoke with <a href="https://www.kindmindpsych.com/our-team/dr-monica-johnson/">Monica Johnson, PsyD</a>, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of <a href="https://www.kindmindpsych.com/">Kind Mind Psychology</a>, about why ADHD may be missed in girls and women, including <a href="https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-black-indigenous-people-color">disparities</a> in diagnosis among Black girls and women. She explained how symptoms can shift across the lifespan, the hidden cost of masking, and how an accurate evaluation can help connect people with the right support.
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<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Monica Johnson, PsyD</li>
</ul>

ADHD in Women and Girls: Why It’s Often Overlooked

Many people have left a medical appointment with more questions than answers. A rushed visit, a provider focused on a computer screen, or confusing medical information can make it harder to feel heard and confident in your care. We spoke with Neil J. Farber, MD, author of Treating a Broken System: A Physician’s Cure for the Healthcare Crisis, about creating stronger partnerships between patients and healthcare providers. He shares how better communication, thoughtful questions, and open conversations about options can help people feel more informed and empowered in their care. He also shares practical ways to prepare for appointments to make sure your priorities are part of the conversation. You deserve to be heard, understand your options, and have a voice in decisions about your health.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Guest: Neil J. Farber, MD

Many people have left a medical appointment with more questions than answers. A rushed visit, a provider focused on a computer screen, or confusing medical information can make it harder to feel heard and confident in your care. We spoke with <a href="https://neiljfarber.com/about-the-author/">Neil J. Farber, MD</a>, author of <a href="https://neiljfarber.com/treating-a-broken-system/">Treating a Broken System: A Physician&rsquo;s Cure for the Healthcare Crisis</a>, about creating stronger partnerships between patients and healthcare providers. He shares how better communication, thoughtful questions, and open conversations about options can help people feel more informed and empowered in their care. He also shares practical ways to <a href="https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/getting-the-most-from-your-doctors-appointment">prepare for appointments</a> to make sure your priorities are part of the conversation. You deserve to be heard, understand your options, and have a voice in decisions about your health.
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<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Neil J. Farber, MD</li>
</ul>

Making the Most of Your Doctor Visit: Be Heard, Decide Together, Know What’s Next

Setting limits around screen time can feel complicated and overwhelming for parents. How do you move beyond simple rules and consider how different kinds of digital media may affect a child’s attention, sleep, creativity, learning, mood, and relationships? We sat down with Jane Tavyev Asher, MD, director of the Division of Child Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, to discuss why endless feeds can be so hard to stop, how to set boundaries without making screens feel like a forbidden reward, and why it’s never too late to reset your family’s habits. Families can shift their digital habits. Start with one intentional change – and replace screen time with a shared activity.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Guest: Jane Tavyev Asher, MD

Setting limits around screen time can feel complicated and overwhelming for parents. How do you move beyond simple rules and consider how different kinds of digital media may <a href="http://childhood/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://childhood/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790903573155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1k7bfSPZ_rxctNTEIPB7pv">affect a child&rsquo;s attention</a>, sleep, creativity, learning, mood, and relationships? We sat down with <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Jane.Tavyev___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzplMTFmMWRiNGI3YzA1ODExMjRlZGJhOGYzNGQ4NmMyYTo3OjBmOWM6ODdmNGJjZjBiNjNiYWRjNWE3YmMwMmUyOWM1YzI5OTc4ODA5ZmM2YzEzZjU0ZTg2ZGQ3YjRiYTVkYWRhOTBhOTpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Jane.Tavyev___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzplMTFmMWRiNGI3YzA1ODExMjRlZGJhOGYzNGQ4NmMyYTo3OjBmOWM6ODdmNGJjZjBiNjNiYWRjNWE3YmMwMmUyOWM1YzI5OTc4ODA5ZmM2YzEzZjU0ZTg2ZGQ3YjRiYTVkYWRhOTBhOTpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790903573155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3wf8LDvmoSXOTfY2WRohCS">Jane Tavyev Asher, MD</a>, director of the Division of Child Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, to discuss why endless feeds can be so hard to stop, <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/raising-children-electronic-world___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzplMTFmMWRiNGI3YzA1ODExMjRlZGJhOGYzNGQ4NmMyYTo3OmZjYzk6ZjM1Nzg2NzQ4MGYzMDVhYTE4YjdjN2RmMGFlYzUxMGUyNTgyZWQ5MWE2YTY0ZDc2Zjc0NWZmODliMjJmMDMwNjpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/raising-children-electronic-world___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzplMTFmMWRiNGI3YzA1ODExMjRlZGJhOGYzNGQ4NmMyYTo3OmZjYzk6ZjM1Nzg2NzQ4MGYzMDVhYTE4YjdjN2RmMGFlYzUxMGUyNTgyZWQ5MWE2YTY0ZDc2Zjc0NWZmODliMjJmMDMwNjpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790903573155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XhEAGlFmOhjffQ0dAmJfD">how to set boundaries</a> without making screens feel like a forbidden reward, and why it&rsquo;s never too late to reset your family&rsquo;s habits. Families can shift their digital habits. Start with one intentional change &ndash; and replace screen time with a shared activity.
Credits&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Jane Tavyev Asher, MD</li>
</ul>

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