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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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Understanding How Psychiatric Medications Are Approved and Used for Children
The cornerstone of successful medical treatment is some assurance that the proposed treatment can alleviate symptoms. ...
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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How To Choose A Counselor
It seems that in the past few years more and more people are seeing counselors to help them over the rough spots in ...
Source: Heartland Family Service
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Understanding Depression
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States. Each year it affects 17 million people of all ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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How To Be An Educated Consumer of Mental Health News
IntroductionSome familiar headlines:OVERPRESCRIBING PROMPTED WARNING ON ANTI-DEPRESSANTS (NY Times, March 24, 2004) The ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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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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Be Informed at College
Ignorance is a major factor in the increase in mental health problems on college campuses. Too many students don't ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children With Mental Health Needs
Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign is a national public education initiative emphasizing attention ...
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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Major Depression in Children and Adolescents
What are mental health problems? In this fact sheet, "mental health problems" for children and adolescents ...
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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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...
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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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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...
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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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Coping With Sadness
Stressful or sad situations can cause worry or anxiety in children. It’s important to be aware of your children’s...
