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Kids on Medication: The Parent's Dilemma
Media coverage of the use of prescription drugs to treat childhood disorders has been extensive, particularly since the ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Sam, 8 years old, constantly worries about being contaminated by other people's germs. As a result he won't touch ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Reading as Therapy
Bibliotherapy is a big word to describe the process of using books to help children work through real-life problems. ...
Source: Education.com
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Antidepressants at College
Antidepressants Antidepressants are the most common psychoactive medications used in the college population and in the ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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What Is Play Therapy?
Play therapy has grown out of a need to provide intervention to children with problem behaviors. Traditional therapies ...
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Depressed in College
There's a lot of good to be said about going to college. Besides the obvious opportunities for advanced education and ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Teenage Social Pressures and Depression: What You Need to Know
Most teens experience some symptoms of depression on a regular basis. So what kind of behavior is cause for concern?
Source: Education.com
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Girl Power! Is Good Mental Health
GIRL POWER! is paving the way for girls to build confidence, competence, and pride in themselves, in other words, ...
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Glossary of Terms: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This glossary contains terms frequently used when referring to the mental health needs of children and adolescents. The ...
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Teen Suicide
The Problem of Teen SuicideThe teen years are a time when your child experiences many changes. Although these may seem ...
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Systems of Care: Children and Adolescents With Serious Emotional Disturbances
Today, at least one in five American children and adolescents may have a behavioral, emotional, or mental health...
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Coping With Sadness
Stressful or sad situations can cause worry or anxiety in children. It’s important to be aware of your children’s...
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Depression in Children and Adolescents
Only in the past two decades has depression in children been taken very seriously. The depressed child may pretend to be...
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Increase Your Child's Emotional Vocabulary
By the time they reach their preschool years, most children have been taught to identify strong feelings. However, we...
Source: Education.com
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