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Teen Violence in the US
Teen Violence in the US
In the US, youth violence is a leading cause of injury and death for young people aged 15 to 24 years. This tr...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
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Bullying, Fighting, Weapons and Murderous children
Bullying, Fighting, Weapons and Murderous children
Bullying has become a widespread problem that many children face, and adults must take seriously. ...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
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Teen dating violence
Teen dating violence
One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating ...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
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Understanding Suicide
Understanding Suicide
One suicide a year is too many. In 2017, there were 47, 173 suicides leading to death. There were over 1,300,...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
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How to get an IEP for your child
How to get an IEP for your child
An Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, is essential for children who require special modifications and acco...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
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Addressing stunted social development in kids post-COVID on-line learning
Addressing stunted social development in kids post-COVID on-line learning
Children have missed over a year of in school learning and this is having an impact on their social developmen...
Gayani DeSilva MD
Psychiatrist
