Rush-Copley’s BHIP Program: Childhood Depression – Be Happy, Involved & Positive, An Emotional Health Program for Kids (BHIP) presents – Childhood Depression: When It’s More than Just Having a Bad Day.

 

Prevalence and risk factors of depression in childhood and adolescence as seen …

Filed under: childhood depression

Millions of African children are having to grow up under harsh and adverse psychosocial conditions but it's not fully understood how this negative psychosocial environment is affecting their mental health. This paper examines the prevalence and risk …
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Kinark Child and Family Services Launches 'Rise Against Stigma' Campaign

Filed under: childhood depression

In addition to the pledge, Kinark has created 'Rise Against Stigma' videos, featuring the real-life stories of two former Kinark Youth, Jacob and Jessica, who have struggled to overcome childhood depression and bullying. Each video provides tips on how …
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Why parents should leave their kids alone

Filed under: childhood depression

If an infant is satiated with closeness, commented the writer Jean Liedloff, then as an older child he or she will need to return to that maternal contact only in emergencies. Such an infant will grow up to be more self-reliant, not because of the …
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