Keeping children healthy
Head off depression and anxiety through activities to develop coping and problem solving skills. Here are interesting resources to keep healthy children healthy.
See screens from activities log within www.Whyville.net virtual Wellness Center for grades 4 and older
How Psychology Is Adapting To The World Of Tech
Boston Globe article – Mass schools focus on well being
NBO Newborn Behavioral Observations of infants and Mom’s to offer coaching
Study of Influences of Parent Depression on Child
Partnering with your pediatrician
Challenging negative self talk with six questions
Relaxation imagery for children
Cognitive behaviorism exercises by 22 healthy kids prevents 1 from developing depression
Awareness and language through art
Making Healthy Financial Choices / Teen Financial Literacy
When a child may be showing symptoms of depression’
As a first step, contact your child’s pediatrician for a referral to a pediatric therapist whom is supportive of family-oriented treatment. Many pediatricians have strong competence in areas of emotional health. Most importantly, treatment is most effective and easiest with early intervention.
- TADS Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study
- TADS questions and Answers
- About MCPAP
- Project INTERFACE overview
- SDPI supplement on depression and suicide
- Parent Guide to a Child’s Psychiatric Hospitalization
- COPE Flyer age 7-14 Coping Options for Positive Emotion