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Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being of children or parents.
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How to keep away suicidal thoughts from my 15-year-old son who says "life is meaningless" af...
I'm sorry for what your family is going through. It must be very frightening for all involved, and really does require the help of a professional or two (or three.) You might benefit from individual c …
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How to help my child that has OCD with Sexual Obsessions?
it is getting increasingly difficult for us to hear him say the disturbing things that pop into his head as he continues to fixate.
You can't change his intrusive thoughts, but you can reassure him …
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How to help a 6-year-old who witnessed a school shooting?
Almost all (if not all) schools which experience a shooting like the one you described offer almost immediate counseling services to any student requesting them free of charge, even if they need to br …
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Is my 14 y/o brother’s abusive behavior something that I should be concerned about?
First, I feel the need to warn you that I've worked with a lot of at-risk youth and am seeing this situation through that lens, which means I lean toward early intervention.
Do I need to pressure …
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I walked in on my 18-year-old pooping herself
I'm at total loss of what to do, how to punish her, and what to believe. I'm desperate to find answers.
If I were in your situation, I would be dumbfounded as to how my daughter managed to handle …
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15 months old toddler reacts strongly to cough
Your child may simply be sensitive to loud, unexpected noises. He might even be overly sensitive, but one behavior does not a mental illness make; if this is the only thing that concerns you at 15 mon …
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How to ask dad to back down re new diagnosis (ADD)
I want to figure this out on my own, but I also want him to be there for support and answers to questions if I need it.
This is a bit like having your cake and eating it, too. Support you should …
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My girlfriend has mentioned disowning her 14 y/o transgender daughter
You are clearly very loving and supportive of your step-child. This is a great gift you are giving to her.
However, it doesn't sound like you have that kind of a relationship with your girlfriend. Yo …
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11-year old having recurring nightmares about killing people she knows. Should I be worried?
My best suggestion is that it's time to see a good adolescent counselor.
Nightmares are normally more common (or at least, more memorable and reported) than "pleasant" dreams, and vivid dreams often …
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Could I have damaged my unborn baby in the womb?
I would just second @James Snell's excellent answer.
Unless you have passed on a known autosomal dominant genetic condition, there is no predicting the result of your pregnancy. The vast majority of …
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Explaining mental illness to children
I'm late to this party, but the turn taken in comments is compelling me to speak up.
I don't think political correctness is the goal here; humanity and humility are. If this were another illness - sa …