I am available to speak to media representatives for print, radio, and tv. I speak on a number of topics including teen stress, substance abuse, child trauma, ADHD, anxiety, couples, and other topics. To contact me to schedule an interview, please email [email protected] and I or one of my administrative assistants will contact you as soon as possible. We understand how timely requests for interviews can be, so we will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Dr. Sutton was a Guest on KQED's Forum Discussing the Surgeon General's Warning About Parental Stress
I was a guest on KQED's Forum with guest, Clair Cain Miller, the New York Times writer and author of the article, "Today's Parents: 'Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind'". She discussed the Surgeon General's advisory about the concerning level of parental stress and anxiety the effect it has on children. We discuss the issue of parental stress and overwhelm, what might be helpful in dealing with the overwhelm and answer questions from listeners calling in. To listen to the recording, click on the link (I join the conversation at minute 23): https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101907951/parental-burnout-is-the-latest-public-health-crisis
Dr. Sutton is interviewed for Bay Area Parents Magazine: Teen Focus magazine on School Absenteeism
I was interviewed as part of my work as the director of the Bay Area Center for Anxiety about what may lead to school absenteeism or school avoidance. I discuss how sometimes it might be due to anxiety, which may be apparent, or you might have to put the puzzle pieces together to figure it out. I talk about encouraging kids to move towards the anxiety, and how parents can support. I also explained that there may be more significant issues such as chronic bullying, trauma, gender dysphoria, racism and a host of other serious issues that would need to be identified and addressed to help the kids. To learn more, you can go to Bay Area Parent Magazine online or check out the article in the issue of Teen Focus.
Dr. Sutton is interviewed on KTVU Channel 2's The Four About the Rise in ADHD Diagnoses in Women
I was asked to speak on KTVU's news program about the rise in ADHD diagnoses in women. We discuss possible reasons behind the increase in diagnoses, why there is a disparity between ADHD diagnoses for boys vs. girls, and how ADHD changes in adulthood. I speak about the genetic differences, the gender bias and gender socialization, which leads to missing ADHD in girls, but how later in adulthood, the rate of ADHD diagnosis is nearly even, and what might lead to seeking an ADHD evaluation.
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Dr. Sutton is Interviewed for Shrink Rap Radio and Discusses His Work and Systemic Approach.
I was interviewed for the second time (see the 2009 interview below), by Dr. David Van Nuys of Shrink Rap Radio on my integrative approach. We discussed my training and background, approach to working with children, families, couples and adults. I discussed working systemically, and "breaking the rules" of therapy moving between doing individual adult work, then bringing in the partner, or working with a family, then moving to couples work, or working with a couple,, and then doing some work with the kids. I discuss how we all exist in a context that effects us, and as a therapist, we can utilize the resources in this context for lasting change. Click here to listen to the podcast, "Clinical Psychologist Dr. Keith Sutton on Working Systemically with Individuals, Couples and Families for Lasting Change"
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed for the Harvard Business Review and Discusses the Role of Shame in ADHD
I was interviewed regarding ADHD for the Harvard Business Review, and discussed how shame is central for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD because there is a disconnect between the "how" and the "what". The person knows what they're supposed to do, but they just can't put it into action (e.g., leaving the stove on, forgetting to send the email). Lately, the term Rejection Sensitivity has been used, which has been a great term that many adults with ADHD have resonated with, as the shame often leads to sensitivity to rejection and may lead to defensiveness. Click here to read the article, "What We Do and Don't Talk About When it Comes to ADHD" by Sulagna Misra.
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed for WebMD Discussing The Conflicted Feelings About Teens Wanting to Connect Socially,
But Struggling with Social Anxiety Post Pandemic
I was interviewed about individual's social anxiety as they are coming out of isolation from COVID. Particularly, we discussed teens and how many are yearning for connection, but at the same time, their social anxiety may be leading them to be terrified of getting back out there. Click here to read the article, "Anxiety and Anticipation: Rejoining a Post-COVID World" by Katherine Kam
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed by NBC News Regarding the Difficulties Kids and Teens Face with Remote Learning During the Pandemic
and the Rise in ADHD Assessments
I was interviewed for an article for NBC News on the increase in parents seeking ADHD diagnoses, due to the difficulties kids are facing with remote learning. I explained that many times ADHD or ADD is diagnosed during a 15 minute conversation with a pediatrician, and this does not allow for a professional to determine whether the inattention is due to ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or a whole host of other issues that can lead to difficulty with focus. Click here to read to the article, "The Great Attention Deficit: More Parents Seek ADHD Diagnosis and Drugs for Kids to Manage Remote Learning" by Olivia Solon
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed and Answers Callers Questions on 94.1 KPFA's "About Health"
I was a guest on 94.1 KPFA's "About Health" discussing Mental Health: Preventing and Treating Emotional Challenges and Mental Illnesses. I discussed the different forms of therapy, how to find a good therapist, the importance of giving feedback to your therapist, and answered callers questions. To listen to the episode, click here: https://kpfa.org/episode/about-health-august-17-2015/
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed by KGO 810's News Team About the Recent Research That Bullying Accounts for 1/3 of Adult Depression
Listen here for the news clip from KGO radio on my comments on the recent research on bullying and depression:
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+1-MR.mp3
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+2-MR.mp3
A study published in the British Medical Journal a few days ago reported on the link between depression at age 18 and adolescents and children who had been bullied. Other studies have found this link, but through retrospective reporting (adults reporting being bullied as a child) or studies that have not controlled for confounding factors (e.g., baseline emotional and behavioral problems). This study used data from the longitudinal research of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which has been following these participants since birth.
In this study, it was found that 24-51% of the adolescents who were bullied did not tell their parents. They also found that 29.2% of the 18 year old's depression was directly related to the bullying, suggesting that 1 in 3 depressed adolescents are suffering from depression due to bullying. The study finds that being bullied leaves an 18 year old 2.18 times more likely to be depressed than 18 year olds who have not been bullied.
To read the study, click here:
http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2469
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+1-MR.mp3
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+2-MR.mp3
A study published in the British Medical Journal a few days ago reported on the link between depression at age 18 and adolescents and children who had been bullied. Other studies have found this link, but through retrospective reporting (adults reporting being bullied as a child) or studies that have not controlled for confounding factors (e.g., baseline emotional and behavioral problems). This study used data from the longitudinal research of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which has been following these participants since birth.
In this study, it was found that 24-51% of the adolescents who were bullied did not tell their parents. They also found that 29.2% of the 18 year old's depression was directly related to the bullying, suggesting that 1 in 3 depressed adolescents are suffering from depression due to bullying. The study finds that being bullied leaves an 18 year old 2.18 times more likely to be depressed than 18 year olds who have not been bullied.
To read the study, click here:
http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2469
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed on Channel 2's Bay Area People Television Show About ADHD with Grace Friedman, Author of Embracing Your ADHD
I was interviewed by Grace Friedman, a 17 year old high school student interested in writing a free downloadable resource for teens with ADHD. After she published her book, Embracing Your ADHD, she was invited onto Bay Area People to be interviewed and I was brought on as an expert on ADHD. Grace Friedman's free downloadable resource is a great guide for a teen with ADHD, written by a teen with ADHD. She talks about understanding and accepting your ADHD, so you can "suit up" to meet the challenge and overcome your ADHD to be successful. To download her free guide, go to www.addyteen.com
To watch the interview, click below:
To watch the interview, click below:
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed on KDOL TV's ONews Discussing Teens and Body Image and Eating Disorders
I was asked to speak about body image and eating disorders for KDOL TV's Media Enterprise Alliance (MEA), which is a program in Oakland which engages high school students in learning how to use video, graphic design, and website production to produce news segments featured on KDOL TV. You can see the segment that starts at the 3 minute mark, which discusses the pressures of body image and you hear from teens and their experiences with body issues.
To watch the video, click below
To watch the video, click below
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Dr. Sutton Talks About Babyproofing Your Relationship on 98.1 FM
I was a guest on Childhood Matters on 98.1 FM about Babyproofing Your Relationship. You can download the podcast of the show where I discusses the three Cs of babyproofing your relationship: Communication, Coordination, and Cuddling. Listen to the podcast here
Dr. Sutton Talks About Helping Teens Cope with Stress on 98.1 FM
I was a guest on Childhood Matters on 98.1 FM discussing Helping Teens Cope with Stress. You can download the podcast of the show where I discusses the how to help your teen cope with stress. Listen to the podcast here
Dr. Sutton Talks About Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens on Wise Counsel
I was a guest on David Van Nuys, PhD's Wise Counsel program hosted by MentalHelp.net discussing my work with oppositional children and teens. You can download the podcast where I discuss how to get out of locking horns with your teen and creating a more peaceful household and stronger relationship.
Listen to the podcast here
Listen to the podcast here
