Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit
The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.
Is it anxiety or acting out?
Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.
Body image in the summer
If your child or adolescent seems reluctant to head to the water or put on a bathing suit, there are some important things you can do to help.
Thirteen Reasons Why: Talking to your teen about sexual assault
The best way for teens to report unwanted sexual contact is to identify a trusted adult and just tell them the truth and the facts of what happened.
What you need to know about teen suicide and “13 Reasons Why”
The hit Netflix show has prompted conversations about suicide and other difficult issues experienced by teens, but it has also raised red flags in the mental health community.