Melanie R. Hamm, CPNP-PC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Melanie Hamm joined the Connections team in 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Southern Mississippi. She received her Master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Hamm is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society.

She is a member of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Mental Health Exam Committee and is a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist.

She is a member of Crosspoint Community Church. Mrs. Hamm enjoys running, exercising, painting and reading.

“I enjoy being a part of a student’s path to success and watching their self esteem skyrocket as they improve.” Melanie Hamm, CPNP-PC

PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN DURING A PANDEMIC

Children thrive off routine and consistency. Learning, eating, sleeping, and behavior are all improved when everything in their life is normal. So, how do we help them adapt during this time that is far from normal? Read More.

HOW AN ELECTRONIC MEDIA MANUAL AT HOME COULD BENEFIT YOUR CHILD

Electronics. Video games. YouTube. Social media. These hobbies can be engaging, fun, entertaining and fast-paced. People, particularly those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), are drawn to electronic hobbies because they are so stimulating to the brain. However, too much electronic use can steal attention from more important tasks and create unwanted irritability and frustration. Read More.

TIME TO UNPLUG

Do you own a phone, TV, computer or tablet? Do you constantly check, update, post, text, watch, comment, browse or scroll? Do you feel like you never slow down? Do you find yourself constantly saying, “just a minute?” If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it may be time to take a closer look at the distractions in your life. Read more.

HOW TO SURVIVE COLLEGE WITH ADHD

The transition from high school to college is often a very difficult stage for students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). New friends, new teachers, new living space, more responsibilities, less structure and more distractions can create a very rough stage. It is crucial that college students learn to advocate for themselves and not only survive college, but be successful.  Read more.

ABOUT CONNECTIONS

Connections is a behavioral health and therapy practice, providing medical, educational, speech/language and mental health services for adults, children and teenagers. Our providers are skilled in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders.