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OCD in Children

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is estimated to effect one in every 100 children. It is a neurobiological anxiety disorder characterized by "a pattern of intrusive, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviors." [A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia] This week, we'll focus on OCD in children, how symptoms manifest and what parents can do to help... Read moreChevron
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Freelance Writer who suffers from Anxiety and Depression

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety Disorders in Children

This week of May 2-8, has been designated by The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  This awareness week is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the mental health issues of children and to promote well being for all children and youth. In order... Read moreChevron
posted 05/03/2010, comments (0)|
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Bullying: Tips for Parents

When Phoebe Prince committed suicide after being endlessly taunted and bullied, it made national news. Last week, as students were arrested for participating in the bullying, it made national news again. Parents are rightfully concerned. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Center [1]:  Approximately one in every three youth... Read moreChevron
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Merely Me

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Freelance Writer who suffers from Anxiety and Depression

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety

There are many disorders which have anxiety as a comorbid condition including depression, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Today I am going to be talking about the last disorder mentioned on my list and that is the association between anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorders. April is Autism Awareness Month and so I thought this would be a... Read moreChevron
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Childhood Stress: a Risk Factor for Adult Heart Disease?

Heart disease is strongly associated with life in modern societies. There are several possible reasons for this. First, people who live in technologically advanced societies live longer because of better standards of hygiene and access to medical services. However, the same reason why a person may live longer also exposes them to greater risk of... Read moreChevron
posted 03/07/2010, comments (0)|

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