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September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Editorial Team Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is an annual observance held in September to raise awareness about the critical issue of childhood obesity, its causes, consequences, and strategies for prevention and management. This month-long campaign aims to educate the public, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities […]
How Well Intentioned Words Can Have The Unwanted Result By Lou Dos Santos I am writing this article because there is a serious issue that I feel needs to be addressed when discussing depression. So many times friends or loved ones of those battling depression feel that they are being helpful […]
Studying poverty through a child’s eyes Q&A — Psychologist Seth Pollak Research on early-life adversity should pay more attention to the perspective of children themselves By Alla Katsnelson Poverty affects nearly one in seven American children — about 10.5 million kids in total — and it has a long reach. Children living in poverty […]
Anger Management For Teens Success As a teen, it must be rather difficult to always be positive in every situation. Growing up in society today is challenging and teenagers are often compelled to be defensive. Teenagers are not usually compassionate individuals. They are constantly in competition and jealousy is a huge factor. The fight to […]
Unveiling the Depths: Understanding Childhood Depression – Causes, Effects, and Available Treatments By Editorial Team Introduction: Childhood depression is a significant mental health concern that affects a substantial number of children worldwide. This comprehensive discussion aims to shed light on the multifaceted aspects of childhood depression, including its causes, effects, and […]
Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Impacts, and Strategies for Prevention By Editorial Team Introduction: Childhood obesity is a global health concern that has reached epidemic proportions. This comprehensive discussion will explore the various aspects of childhood obesity, including its causes, impacts on health, associated risks, and strategies for prevention. Understanding the complexities […]
TV and Children’s Mental Health By Editorial Team AI Television has become an integral part of our daily lives, with many children spending hours in front of the TV every day. While TV can be an entertaining and educational tool, it can also have negative effects on children’s mental health. In this article, […]
Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs Children with disabilities—such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors— physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments—may increase the risk. Research suggests that some children with disabilities may bully others as […]
Bystanders to Bullying Someone who witnesses bullying, either in person or online, is a bystander. Friends, students, peers, teachers, school staff, parents, coaches, and other youth-serving adults can be bystanders. With cyberbullying, even strangers can be bystanders. Youth involved in bullying play many different roles. Witnessing bullying is upsetting and affects the bystander, too. Bystanders have the […]
Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8 People who experience anxiety in childhood are more likely to deal with it in adulthood too. fizkes/iStock via Getty Images Plus Elana Bernstein, University of Dayton The U.S. Preventive Services […]