Mental Health Depression, eating disorders, self-injury, manic depression (bi-polar), anxiety and other mental health disorders are now being diagnosed by more and more medical doctors compared to previous decades. Mental health is just now becoming an accepted term in our society and families who become more aware of their mental health history can often take advantage early in life with treatment and programs to reduce symptoms and side effects. ScottCounseling offers numerous article on mental health and the importance of keep yourself mentally fit.
Trauma: Helping Children Cope
Part of parenting and raising a child in a world that includes harsh and sometimes traumatic situations, involves preparation. A child’s development should include a parent’s recognition and prepared reaction that will assist the child and family during trauma. Dr. Caron Goode’s article, “Helping Children Cope with Trauma,” provides insights and solutions for parents who...
Meditation and Parenting
Learning to relax is a key parenting technique that has to be practiced daily. Author Tracey Liebmann provides some helpful hints for parents to learn, practice and hopefully improve upon for continual growth in parenting skills and techniques. Zen & The Art of Parenting I have been considering the whole idea of meditation and how...
When To See A Counselor, Doctor or Psychologist
Sometimes it’s a difficult decision to make. You may be asking, “Does my child need to see a counselor or a doctor.” This article will help you make that decision. There’s a difference between all of these professional services that these individuals provide. The differences are listed below. School Counselor Your child’s teacher(s) request that...
Anxious Child: Helping Your Child To Manage Anxiety & Fears
Is your child afraid or anxious? Parenting children who are anxious often makes the parent anxious too. Parents can help their anxious child develop the skills and confidence to overcome fears so that they don’t evolve into phobic reactions. The following techniques may be used by parents to assist the child in coping with his...
What Causes Autism?
There are many articles and books written on the causes of autism. Many are written on a medical level that makes them difficult to read or understand. Research journal articles are also often difficult to decipher and navigate through the data. Child development, child psychology and child behavior experts share common ground in their discussions...
Diagnosing Autism
Parenting child who have been diagnosed with autism does not mean a life long or child development parenting nightmare. Child psychology and child behavioral experts share that parents who become aware of their autistic child’s needs by teaming with medical and educational specialist will have many opportunities as parents to experience positive outcomes. Like many...
Depression in Girls
As a school counselor, I am beginning to see more younger females who exhibit the symptoms of depression or have been diagnosed with depression. Stress appears to be a leading factor for depression in younger females. Participation in too many activities, desire to get good grades and low self-esteem seem to bring about most of...
School Anxiety and School Phobia
As a fun summer comes to an end, butterflies nerves fill the bellies of many children as they get dressed for their first day back to school. Parents assure their child that they will do “just fine.” For most children that’s where the anxiety ends; they reach the classroom, catch up with their friends and...
Suicide and Children: What are the causes?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. A major cause of suicide is mental illness, commonly known as depression. Young adults who are suffering from depression are often overwhelmed by painful emotions and see death as the only way out. There are several categories or levels of depression. Situational Depression: Sadness...
Depression in Children: What Can Parents Do?
The causes of depression in children are numerous. Child psychologist agree that depression is a complex disease that can occur as a result of a variety of childhood situations. For some, depression occurs due to a loss of a loved one, a change or move, or after being placed in a situation that causes severe...
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