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Removing the Stigma

What does it feel like to have a child with mental illness? “When our daughter was diagnosed with OCD and clinical depression at age 12, we discussed treatment options with the psychiatrist. At first, we were wary of medication, as… Read more >>

Screening for Depression in Children and Adolescents: Consumer Guide [downloadable]

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is severe form of depression that lasts longer than two weeks and interferes with a person’s ability to function at home, at school, and interact with friends and family. In February 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services… Read more >>

What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?

There is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be… Read more >>

Internet Safety and Online Privacy Concerns

Common Sense Media  is a non-profit organization that helps families make smart media choices. Free resources include a library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Common Sense Media… Read more >>

Behavioral Challenges in the Child Age 6 and Under [presentation]

Have you heard about the A-B-Cs of behavior? Dr. Coloma discusses some of the causes of problem behavior, including neurological and emotional disorders and the link between problem behavior and anger. She also outlines strategies you can implement to foster… Read more >>

Recognizing the Signs of Autism and What to Do Next [presentation]

Is your child meeting milestones appropriately? How is your child communicating? How is your child’s relationship with his peers? This presentation by Melanie Hsu, PhD reviews the signs that a child may be on the autism spectrum, how those signs… Read more >>

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