David Fassler Quotations

What we're finding is that adolescents actually use a different part of their brain than adults do, in particular when responding to things with emotional content. They are much more likely to use the more primitive parts of their brain.

The real tragedy, as the report notes, is that there are still so many young people who aren't receiving the appropriate and effective treatment they need and deserve.

We believe it's a misuse of the mental health statutes and a diversion of limited treatment resources. We've expressed this view through the local media and in testimony before legislative committees. We've also joined a statewide coalition of advocacy groups organized to oppose the proposal. We intend to monitor this issue closely and to play an active role in the ongoing public dialogue on this topic.

The study we requested would look at increased expenditures related to direct-to-consumer advertising, as well as the impact on patient safety and the overall quality of care,

Push for specific criteria. Are we measuring frequency of tantrums, school attendance or what?

ADHD is associated with a significant increase of accidents and of substance abuse in adolescents when it's not treated.

Almost all of us do things that are impulsive, irresponsible and out of character (as teenagers). That's really tied to how (young people's) brains work, ... Fortunately, most people don't commit heinous crimes. But almost everyone can look back on things they did as adolescents and say to themselves, 'What was I thinking?'

It's governmental intrusion into the practice of medicine.

The dietary warnings that will appear on the higher doses are the same as with any other MAOI. Psychiatrists are already familiar with the need for careful patient selection, education and monitoring when using these medications.