Poppy And The Overactive Amygdala

Download or read book Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala written by Holly Provan and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many kids suffer from an overactive "Fight or Flight" response, which can affect them in all areas of their lives. Follow Poppy as she explains some of her struggles as a kid with an overactive amygdala. This book was created to help bridge understanding of a wide range of mental health challenges. This type of behavior can be seen in many children, including but not limited to those kids with DMDD, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PANS/PANDAS, RAD, Autism disorders, Conduct disorder, among others. While many of the children struggle with comprehension of their disorder, they all have one important factor in common. They did not choose this. As adults, we have a responsibility to build understanding, encourage empathy, and continue to grow our own set of skills and knowledge in order to best serve our most vulnerable population. Children.