Dr. Peter Levine underscores the impact of infant attachment on our society, including the increase in childhood bullying, suicide and homicide.
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Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent, says that no matter how out of control a child may seem, they don't need fixing. Watch as she explains a hands-on, fully present approach to parenting that can create conditions in which any child can thrive.
The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18–29 (21.0%), followed by those aged 45–64 (18.4%) and 65 and over (18.4%), and lastly, by those aged 30–44 (16.8%). Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. have depression.
It is thought that one in 100 school children are affected by Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system that is characterised by involuntary, random sounds and movements, known as tics - most are boys.
This strategy has worked for me and I'm excited to share it with you! Clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy @drbeckyathome) shares her strategy for building emotional regulation skills for kids and managing meltdowns. All toddlers tantrum, it's a normal response when they feel BIG emotions.
We've all been there. Your child gets frustrated and the next thing you know, you're being hit in the face or slapped on the leg (or pushed, kicked, pinched, etc.).
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Science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences—including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers—interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.
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What must families know if they have a loved one with a mental illness? In his talk, Dr. Lloyd Sederer discusses the four things we all must know to help those who may be struggling around us.
Defiant children pose a safety threat, and their outbursts can be disruptive, challenging and impede care. This video helps health care workers understand anger, help patients control and manage it, and interact effectively to provide empathetic, compassionate, patient centered care.
How to Recognize Signs of Mental Illness in Children. Part of the series: How to Treat Various Child Ailments. Recognizing signs of mental illness in children can be done earlier than we ever thought possible.