The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health has designated this week, May 2-8, 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 emotional well being for all children and youth.
We thought we would do our part here on My Depression Connection by discussing depression in children. I do have some personal experience with parenting a child who has...
This week of May 2-8, has been designated by The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health as National Children’s... Read more »
When we talk about mental health and wellness we generally tend to think of adults. For many decades it has seemed that children were not... Read more »
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health has designated the first week in May as National Children’s Mental... Read more »
When I first read the headline that the FDA had approved the first anti-psychotic for use in children, I was, shall we say, apprehensive.... Read more »
My sons were fortunate to grow up in the city where their grandparents also lived. They know the spoiling that grandparents can do; the... Read more »
Several recent studies by the National Institute of Mental Health have helped doctors understand how to best treat children and teenagers with... Read more »
Researchers have found that like their adult counterparts, children who have been homeless are more at risk for suffering mental health problems. Read more »
Researchers have found that nearly one-third of children of U.S. Army deployed soldiers are at a high risk of suffering psychological problems,... Read more »
Researchers say that mothers of young children may be at high risk for mental health problems if the women don't have basic daily support. Results... Read more »
Researchers have found that children whose parents have bipolar disorder have eight times the risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
