This on-line "column" offers parents a chance to ask an experienced child psychologist questions of general interest about children, child development, and special needs. Read other parent's questions and Dr. King's answers, or ask a question of your own. (less)This on-line "column" offers parents a chance to ask an experienced child psychologist questions of general interest about children, child development, and special needs. Read other parent's question... (more)

Tags: mental health, child development, teen, adolescent issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, withdrawal, Learning disability, learning disabilities, ADHD

In this video, medical director Dr. Charles Sophy discusses depression, how do you know if your child is depressed, signs that depression can lead to a serious crisis and professional treatment available. From Video Jug (less)In this video, medical director Dr. Charles Sophy discusses depression, how do you know if your child is depressed, signs that depression can lead to a serious crisis and professional treatment availa... (more)

Tags: crisis prevention, suicide warning signs, suicidal, depression, self esteem issues, depression overview

In this video, medical director Dr. Charles Sophy talks about suicidal thoughts in teens and adolescents, factors making a child high risk for suicide, how to know if my child's suicidal threats are serious, is it common in children and what to do if I think my child is suicidal. From Video Jug (less)In this video, medical director Dr. Charles Sophy talks about suicidal thoughts in teens and adolescents, factors making a child high risk for suicide, how to know if my child's suicidal threats are s... (more)

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In this video, educator Peter Wong discusses how depression impacts the child's ability to learn and how depression can be addressed at home and school. From Video Jug

Tags: mental health, troubled students, depression

A young adult with social anxiety disorder discusses how social anxiety impacts his life and how he feels in social situations. From QuixoticBlues on You Tube

Tags: handling social situations, depression, social anxiety, self help

In this video series, Dr. Ted Feinberg discusses crisis prevention and intervention, warning signs of suicide, how to help your child, resources available in schools, helping your child heal after a crisis, preventing future situations, preparing for a crisis, factors making a child high risk for suicide and more. From MonkeySee (less)In this video series, Dr. Ted Feinberg discusses crisis prevention and intervention, warning signs of suicide, how to help your child, resources available in schools, helping your child heal after a c... (more)

Tags: crisis prevention, suicide warning signs, suicidal, depression, self esteem issues, troubled students

The feeling of loneliness can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. The good news is that there are many ways to deal with this problem and change the way you feel. Here are some approaches that can help you cope with loneliness. From eHow (less)The feeling of loneliness can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. The good news is that there are many ways to deal with this problem and change the way you feel. Here are some approaches that can... (more)

Tags: self help, fitting in, making friends, depression

Loneliness is different for everyone, but it always hurts those who experience it. Some people even experience feelings of depression. The holidays tend to amplify feelings of loneliness. This article does not address how to never experience loneliness, but only how to move beyond it. From eHow (less)Loneliness is different for everyone, but it always hurts those who experience it. Some people even experience feelings of depression. The holidays tend to amplify feelings of loneliness. This article... (more)

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When depression or anxiety interferes with day-to-day routines it is time to take action and find ways to solve the issue. From eHow

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Many kids with disabilities know they are different from their peers but don't understand how or why they are different, making them susceptible to depression and behavioral disorders which compound the problem. Without adult intervention, children may develop low self confidence and self esteem, making it even more difficult to fit in with their peers. From eHow (less)Many kids with disabilities know they are different from their peers but don't understand how or why they are different, making them susceptible to depression and behavioral disorders which compound t... (more)

Tags: general parenting, self awareness, fitting in, self esteem issues, telling your child about their disability