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Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.

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Helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges

Here are some tips for helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges and knowing when to bring in outside help.

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Anxiety and depression related to epilepsy in children

Reports show that rates of anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are significantly higher in epilepsy populations when compared to general populations.

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COVID and suicidal thoughts in children and teens

Now more than ever it is important to know the suicide warning signs and to feel comfortable talking about suicide and safety with your child.

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Depression warning signs: A parent’s guide

As a parent, you can pay attention to mood changes in your child by looking for some of the depression warning signs below.