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Winter Doesn’t Have to Be SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) isn’t limited to adults. The winter blues are common among people of all ages. ...
Medical Animation: Depression
The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move ...
Medical Animation: ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurobehavioral problem that affects children as well as some adults. Some ...
Caring for Mental Health of Heart Parents and Kiddos
In our continuing education series, we discuss the topic of Caring for Mental Health of Health of Heart Parents and ...
How to Manage Encopresis in Children
Encopresis is a frustrating experience for children, parents, and teachers. Encopresis is generally defined as the passage of feces in ...
A Case for Pushing the Limits | Raising a Resilient Child
“Mom! I was walking home from school and I was really scared because a lady kept asking me if I ...
Treating Preschoolers With ADHD: Methylphenidate Or Amphetamine?
Treating preschool-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should always begin with comprehensive evaluation, then implementation of behavior strategies ...
Depressed Children Respond Differently To Rewards Than Other Kids
Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays ...
Behavioral Health Helpline Celebrates 10th Anniversary
St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s (SLCH) 454-TEEN/Project Safety Net service is celebrating its tenth anniversary not only as a helpline for ...