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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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Food allergy-related bullying

If your child tells you about food allergy-related bullying, tell them that you believe them and will support them to address what is happening.

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Addressing school-related anxiety in children

As children and teens head back to school, they may be anxious for several reasons, from social stressors to a fear of bullying.

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Dealing with pandemic-induced back-to-school anxiety and homesickness

Follow these strategies to help ease back-to-school anxiety and homesickness that students may be experiencing due to the pandemic.

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Dealing with pandemic-induced separation anxiety in kids

Children and families are finally resuming some of their pre-pandemic activities, such as summer camp, vacations and in-person school. For some kids, this return will also trigger separation anxiety.