By Martin Caparrotta — 2020
Dr Gabor Maté is a renowned expert in addiction, childhood trauma and mind-body health.
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Every generation, sometimes building on and sometimes rejecting what came before, develops its own ideas about parenting. For many millennials, the clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, a.k.a. Dr. Becky, is the person whom they trust to deliver those ideas.
Children are under increasing pressure. Investing in their mental wellbeing could could help them now and in the future.
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Because developing brains are prone to erratic, even dramatic behavior, parents can struggle to find the line between "normal" and "concerning."
Racism and social inequality don’t just affect adults. Here's why they have a profound impact on the mental health of children of color.
“What can I do to positively affect the mental health of the children I encounter?”
In my more than two decades of treating children with mental health problems like ADHD, anxiety, childhood depression, oppositional defiant disorder, ASD, and many other conditions, I have found that making changes in the parenting environment can usually resolve the child’s problem.
A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health, particularly when it comes to dealing with stress, behavior, and academics.
Everyone is stressed and anxious now. We have to find and help the children who are hurting most.
When a child is struggling, or his behavior worries you, it can be hard to know whether you need to reach out to a professional. And if you do seek help, what kind of professional, and what kind of treatment, are right for your child? This guide is also offered in Spanish.
When the scariest parenting moment happened, I didn’t know where to turn. After months of talking with experts, we’re on the path to healing.