#child-mental-health

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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Our Vulnerability Becomes Our Children's Strength

Strong, stable, nurturing relationships between parents and children are the single most important factor protecting youth mental health and promoting resilience.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Criticizing the Other Parent Is Harmful to Children

"Nichole" was 10 when I started seeing her at her school. The school counselor reported that Nicole was talking about wanting to "cut myself in half," prompting concern. During our first session, she reported that she lives with her mom during the week and visits her dad every other weekend. This is common for many kids whom I see, as we live in a time of many diverse examples of family and parenting. In therapy, she began to talk about feeling scared to mention her dad around her mom. When asked why, she shrugged and said, "Because it'll make her mad."
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

Addictive screen use in early adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental health issues, rather than the total time spent on screens.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revealed: Counties with longest waiting lists as children in need of psychologist or speech and language therapist face postcode lottery

The waitlist for psychology treatment for children has increased significantly, affecting timely access to care.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How a Los Angeles camp made space to let kids be kids after the wildfires

Free day camps help children cope with the emotional impact of natural disasters.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Play Therapy Benefits Your Child's Emotional Well-Being

Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach for helping children express emotions and cope with life challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen's crisis

Bobby is in crisis, and during this time, his parents have shown a troubling disregard for his needs, which reflects a concerning home environment.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.
Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

My time as a teenage psychiatric patient | Letter

The review highlights the troubling practices in 1960s psychiatry, reflecting on the author's personal experience and the urgent need for improved mental health services.
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