Dr. Prince answers the question: 'Effects Of Child's Depression On Family?' — -- Question: How does a child's depression affect other members of the family? Answer: Well, depression in children ...

Children as young as six can experience depression and anxiety, and parents should watch for mood changes, social withdrawal, risk-taking behaviors and seek professional help if needed.

A novel psychotherapeutic intervention for depression in preschoolers was associated with reduced use of psychotropics and intensive mental health services in preadolescence, a new study has found.

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

New research suggests a bidirectional relationship exists between how much time children spend sitting and their mental health, creating a cycle where inactivity feeds feelings of depression and vice ...

Dr. Jefferson Prince answers the question: 'Managing Depression At School?' — -- Question: How can teachers and school systems help my child manage depression? Answer: Well teachers and school ...

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I lived with it as a child, watched it almost destroy me as a teen, and learned to manage it as an adult. As a clinician who specializes in mood disorders, I like to teach kids and teenagers how to ...

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he ...

Stella Olise of the Harris Center explains how depression can look different in Black girls and how families can recognize the signs.

A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed to children and teens may not be as effective as once thought. Now, some ...

In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books – even hard seltzers – carry the label. Real life is different.