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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Counseling Techniques For Children

Kids with arthritis need better counseling: study

January 14, 2009
Researchers at the University of Minnesota say that children who suffer from arthritis need more help and information when they approach adulthood to ensure that they get adequate health care as adults. In a recent study, investigators found that only 20 percent of adolescents with arthritis received counseling on such issues as obtaining health insurance after turning 18. Experts say these findings are on par with other national surveys on teens who live with special healthcare needs. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Who Can Diagnose and Treat ADHD?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...specifically, the experience in treating either adult or child ADHD, based on your situation.... Read more »

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Types of Treatment for PTSD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...impact your life. Your spouse, parents, siblings and children may all feel the stress of PTSD.... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions: Diagnosing ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...completed by the parent and teacher if diagnosis is for a child.  For adults, behavior... Read more »

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Should Your Child Have Psychotherapy as Part of ADHD Treatment?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...know if this type of treatment is right for your child?What Is Psychotherapy?Psychotherapy works... Read more »

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Crying Babies with GERD & Stressed Moms
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...grandmother approached him with confidence from raising ten children. It also makes sense that... Read more »

Health Guide

Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz
...psychologist in Chestertown, Maryland and a senior partner in a group mental health practice, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide spectrum of emotional and... Read more »
Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz
...psychologist in Chestertown, Maryland and a senior partner in a group mental health practice, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide spectrum of emotional and... Read more »
Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz
...psychologist in Chestertown, Maryland and a senior partner in a group mental health practice, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide spectrum of emotional and... Read more »
ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Children with ADD/ADHD have difficulties in school and social situation. They may have trouble paying attention, or difficulties with impulsiveness or hyperactivity. But for between one third and one... Read more »
Meet Rick Wirtz, Psychologist
...and a senior partner of a group mental health practice, Chester River Behavioral Health, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide spectrum of emotional and... Read more »

Medications

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...20 minutes. Discard used containers with the child-resistant cap on and away from the reach... Read more »

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...sticks to itself, and discard in the trash away from children and pets. Use a new... Read more »

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