Dr. David Barnum
Clinical Psychology
Lawrence, KS
24 years experience male
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Clinical Psychology
ADHD and Autism
Public Health
Licenses
United States: Kansas
Doctor Q&A
16 Answers
47 Agrees
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
The workout?: I assume you're referring to the exercise system "insanity". Generally, no exercise will do spot reduction. But, increasing overall fitness, toning an... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
It's how you manage: It's not the disorder that makes the difference; it's how we learn and use skills to effectively manage ourselves in a given work setting. Many peopl... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Ignore: Regular physical activity, especially aerobic, has been shown to be effective for mild depression.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Family History?: Generally speaking, the strongest predictor for mood disorders like bipolar disorder is a positive family history of mood disorder. Get a good, inter... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Consult a pharmacist: Often, transdermal deliver systems, like nicotine patches, don't work the same way when cut in half. Nicotine patches are designed to deliver a small ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
A little more info: Please help me understand your question so I can work out an answer that will be helpful. Are you wondering about the medication, your feeling of impa... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Get it checked: Technically, yes, but so can a variety of other conditions. Please get a physical exam to rule out other possibilities first.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Sobriety : It is unlikely for your bany to be in "grave" danger, however it is very important to stop all use of alcohol while pregnant. Central nervous system d... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Better: Better concentration, better weight management, improved sex drive.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Communication: It provides a common language and criteria for communication between providers, and between providers and patients.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Recovery: Typically, alcoholism doesn't get cured. It is an ongoing disorder that requires ongoing work to treat it. Recovery can occur, but it does involve c... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Yes: There may be behavioral components, but addiction is fundamentally related to underlying brain function and the effects of the substance on the brain.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Not uncommon: Sensory processing issues commonly occur in the autism spectrum disorders, so much so the these problems are now included in the criteria for diagnosi... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
That depends: There are actually a few different conditions that can produce a feeling of "paranoid of everything." i'd suggest an appointment with a mental health... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Caffeine: yes and withdrawal after regular use.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Ignore: Seduce each other's brains long before your bodies!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Barnum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Barnum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you! & I will stop all consumption!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kansas
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
Temple University Health Sciences Center
Awards
Top Psychologist, First Place, Kansas - Summer
2013
Top Psychologist, First Place, Kansas - Fall
2014
Thought Leader, Third Place, Kansas - Fall
2014
Affiliations
Kansas Psychological Association
American Psychological Association (APA) member
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