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Going to a Therapist for Teens
Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.
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Sleep and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
Nighttime feedings may be a thing of the past, but in this second year of life your tot might be rising for other reasons. Learn more.
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Child Abuse for Parents
Child abuse — whether it's physical, sexual, emotional, medical, or another type — can harm kids in many ways. Learn how to spot the signs of child abuse.
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Social Anxiety for Teens
When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it may be due to a mental health problem known as social anxiety (or social phobia).
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Sleep and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents
Sleep problems are common in the second half of a baby's first year. It's best to respond to your baby's needs with the right balance of concern and consistency.
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Panic Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about panic attacks and how to help students who have them.
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A to Z: Panic Disorder for Parents
Learn about panic disorder, an anxiety disorder in which a person experiences recurrent feelings of intense fear when there's no real threat or danger.
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Social Anxiety Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about social phobia, and what teachers can do to help students with the disorder succeed in school.
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Stress (Topic Center) for Parents
All kids feel stressed at times. Learning to cope with life's ups and downs is what resilience is all about. You can help kids build their inner strength and confidence.
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A to Z: Mental Disorder, Non-psychotic for Parents
Learn about types of mental disorders and conditions that affect thinking and behavior.