Adolescence is a remarkable and vulnerable phase of life—a time of identity formation, emotional growth, and increasing independence. It’s also a period where mental health challenges often emerge, and timely support can make a world of difference. In my...
In the wake of national tragedies like the Uvalde school shooting, the conversation around mental health often becomes reactive—focused on what went wrong. But what if we shifted the focus toward prevention, access, and solutions? In a recent NBCDFW...
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I have spent my career helping families navigate some of the most difficult conversations—and none are more emotionally charged than how to talk to children about school shootings. In a recent interview with...
In this episode of Restoration Beyond the Couch, Dr. Lee Long welcomes back Dr. Debra Atkisson for a new conversation on depression and mental health. This episode dives deeper into psychiatry, exploring how medications and talk therapy work together...
Psychiatrist Debra Atkisson, MD, is the Regional Medical Director for Connections Wellness Group Dr. Atkisson’s interview on NBC broadcasting in Wilkes Barre-Scranton-Hztn, Pennsylvania.
