Psychotherapy With Children Activities
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Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression. They work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Because they act specifically on serotonin, SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, which have more widespread effects in the body.
SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, generic), sertraline (Zoloft, generic), paroxetine (Paxil, generic), fluvoxamine (Luvox, generic),...
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Should Your Child Have Psychotherapy as Part of ADHD Treatment?
Psychotherapy is often touted as one of the methods for treating ADHD.How do you know if this type of treatment is right for your... Read more »
Complex-PTSD and Psychotherapy Treatments
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Internet Psychotherapy? Does It Work?
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Children Gain More Weight in the Summer: Tips to Keep Them Active
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Activities to Keep Children Entertained
Parents of children with ADHD need to be creative thinkers. They need to find games and activities that can hold their children’s interest, keep... Read more »
Immigrant Children Less Active?
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Immigrant children in the U.S. may be less likely to join their local football or tennis teams than those born in America. This... Read more »
Clinical trial: Flovent/salmeterol in children with activity-i...
This is a study to measure the asthma control of Flovent (fluticasone propionate) and salmeterol in children and teens whose asthma is worsened by... Read more »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
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Exercise and fitness and children
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Children and exerciseReferencesFeigelman S. Middle childhood. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.... Read more »
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