What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, although this name is somewhat misleading since not all people with ADHD exhibit symptoms of hyperactivity. ADHD is a developmental disability: those with ADHD will show a delay in the rates in which they develop normal traits. When these traits reach their ultimate maturity, those with ADHD will be […]
Address to the Public – June 24th 2021
This speech was presented in Mooringsport, Louisiana on June 24th 2021 Hello, good evening. My name is Hazel Richards and I’ve been a social worker operating in and around Shreveport for several decades, first working for the school system, and now with the Administration of Veteran’s Affairs. I’ve worked with children, the mentally ill, the […]
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a serious disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Someone with schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginary; may be unresponsive or withdrawn; and may have difficulty expressing normal emotions in social situations. Contrary to public perception, schizophrenia is not split personality or multiple […]
PTSD in the United States: A National Tragedy
What is PTSD? According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder, is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have […]