Episode 16: Anxiety, Medication and Stigma with Dr Carl Fleisher

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In this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Jessica Hochman talks with Child Psychiatrist, Dr Carl Fleisher about childhood anxiety.  They also discuss questions such as—when should a parent seek help from a child psychiatrist?  If a child sees a child psychiatrist does this mean they will advised to take medication?   What kind of strategies do child psychiatrists use to help children with anxiety?

Dr Fleisher’s recommended resources:
www.childmind.org
www.aacap.org
www.findcbt.org (to find a therapist)

Dr. Fleisher is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His academic focus is on borderline personality disorder (BPD), mentalizing and attachment. Dr Fleisher works in private practice in Beverly Hills. He is also the Medical Director of the Boston Child Study Center Los Angeles. Lastly, Dr. Fleisher serves as Head of Clinical for Reflect, a service that helps  match people with the right therapist.

Dr. Fleisher attended Harvard Medical School, then completed his residency and fellowship training at UCLA. Dr Fleisher has contributed to two books about BPD and is an author of the upcoming first release of the handbook for Good Psychiatric Management of BPD in adolescents.

You can find Dr Fleisher’s Reflect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reflect-inc

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