September 27, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
A certain amount of fear and anxious thoughts around pregnancy and childbirth is normal. But for some women, such fear can be more serious, and impact everyday life. These women have tokophobia.
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July 30, 2018
by Hilda Huj
We live in a technological world, full of different “screens” we look at on an everyday basis. From our childhood and throughout our adolescence and adulthood, we are exposed to them. However, not that often we question ourselves about the impact they have on us. In the matter of fact, we are often fascinated with the fact that children now can so early use different devices, such as phones and tablets. But we often fail to explore this fascination further and ask ourselves what this really means when it comes to the development of children.
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June 9, 2018
by Amy Rollo
As a child counselor, one of the most common questions I have received the past few years has been about video games and childhood mental health. With the recent increase in school shootings, we look for a reason to understand the unthinkable events. Inevitably, the news will discuss video games as a potential cause of each school shooting.
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May 7, 2018
by Amy Rollo
There are many different modalities of play therapy. While there are different types, all of the forms use play as the main form of communication. Play is thought to be a child’s natural language, so toys are an ordinary way for a child to communicate. Much research suggests that children 9 years and below can benefit from play therapy.
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March 6, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Generation Z is the latest generation with buzz. They're also the generation to be the most anxious compared to their Millenial predecessors. A new study looks at why among other key findings of this generation born between 1997 and 1999.
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February 27, 2018
by Amy Rollo
We all do it! We read an article and think “that’s controversial; I’m going to rea
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January 23, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Researchers are becoming increasingly interested in the effects of perinatal depression on prevalence rates of childhood disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A recent study found that women with depression in pregnancy and postpartum result in higher rates of children with ADHD.
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January 11, 2018
by Tracey Block
The goal of innovations in technology is to bring about positive change and improvements. But once time has passed and a new technology has become a part of daily life, the good and the bad become more apparent. In a recent letter to Apple Inc., major investors presented the company with their concerns over the addictive influence of iPhones and other electronic devices on the children and youth who use them.
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January 9, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Researchers may be one step closer to a biological cause for postpartum depression. A study using mice may show why some women develop postpartum depression and others don't.
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December 4, 2017
by Tracey Block
How young can your child be to receive a professional diagnosis, and treatment, for a mental illness? From birth to age 6, children develop very quickly, both mentally and physically. As a result, it is hard to tell if a new or questionable behavior is fleeting and nothing to worry about—or something that will become problematic for life. Specialists and researchers are finally starting to recognize the importance of the early years in mental health intervention and support.
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