Depression in children is more common than one would think. It’s also just as dangerous as in adults. In many cases, how a mental illness manifests in adults differs from how it presents in children. While it is true that some behaviors are unique to…
Our children’s health and well-being are important to us as parents. We take care of them when they’re sick, and we make sure they recover properly. This isn’t just about physical health. It’s about mental health, too. Depression is a mental illness that affects a…
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is…
We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist.…