Jerome Siegmeister, MD, MaED – Consult The Expert On How Virtual Schooling Is Affecting Children
The Center’s newest clinician, Dr. Jerome Siegmeister, MD, MaED, is an expert on the psychiatric concerns of children and adolescents. A former high school teacher, he has a unique perspective on how children learn and the societal skills they can only develop through social interaction with peers. Since the pandemic, what he has seen has left him genuinely concerned.
Mood Disorders in Children
It is not uncommon to find mood disorders in children. In fact, 7-14% of children will experience an episode of major depression before the age of 15.