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Winter Doesn’t Have to Be SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) isn’t limited to adults. The winter blues are common among people of all ages. ...

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Medical Animation: Depression

The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move ...

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Caring for Mental Health of Heart Parents and Kiddos

In our continuing education series, we discuss the topic of Caring for Mental Health of Health of Heart Parents and ...

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How to Manage Encopresis in Children

Encopresis is a frustrating experience for children, parents, and teachers. Encopresis is generally defined as the passage of feces in ...

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A Case for Pushing the Limits | Raising a Resilient Child

“Mom! I was walking home from school and I was really scared because a lady kept asking me if I ...

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Behavioral Health Helpline Celebrates 10th Anniversary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s (SLCH) 454-TEEN/Project Safety Net service is celebrating its tenth anniversary not only as a helpline for ...

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Why Your Child's Behavior May Not Mean ADHD

When your child can’t sit still in class or pay attention, is disorganized and unfocused, or is acting out in ...

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Turn Your Kids Into Rule-Followers

When kids learn about the “three main reasons for rules,” we parents can quickly remind them why a rule is ...

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Stressed Out

Like adults, children get stressed. Children’s stress can come from a lot of sources. They’re under pressure to make good ...