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Can children have depression?

My 6-year-old daughter sometimes cries for attention, but I also have noticed that she doesn't play with kids her age at school. Could this be depression? What symptoms do children...
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What exercises encourage children to socialize?

My son 9 years old, and he is shy. I don't want his shyness to stunt his development in any way. What exercises encourage children to socialize?
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When should a person with depression seek help?

My teenage daughter has been depressed. I noticed, but she's not officially diagnosed with it. Do you think I should take her to the doctor, if she's depressed? She hasn't expressed...
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What should I do if my teen acts spoiled?

My daughter is 13 and her behavior is. . . very entitled. I think that's the right way to word it. I'm not sure what we can do to change her behavior, because she wasn't always...
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How is depression treated in teens?

My son is a teenager, 16 years old, and has been diagnosed by his doctor with depression. We're treating it with counseling, but are there other interventions for teens with depression?...
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Is it safe for my daughter to be on anxiety medication?

My daughter is 16 years old and is going to talk therapy for the anxiety she feels while at school, mainly because of her grades and also because of her friends. The psychiatrist...
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Would an absent father affect my daughter's mental health?

Since we separated, my daughter's father has been in and out of her life. Sometimes, he'll be around for a while, other times he'll disappear for months at a time--not even call...
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When is it the right time to talk to my daughter about sex?

Where we are, my daughter's school does not have the proper sex education classes, which is really upsetting. There have been multiple pregnancies in the high school at her district,...
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My son has a birth defect in his hand. How can I make sure it doesn’t affect his confidence level?

My son is 6 years old and is suffering from a birth defect in his hand. This is now showing in his confidence level, making him an introvert and very aggressive. What can I do...
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Why is my daughter so nervous most of the time?

My daughter feels extremely nervous most of the time, and I'm not sure why. She doesn't want to be alone, ever. What could be the reason for this?
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How can I get my son to quit smoking?

My son is 14 years old and I recently found out that he has started smoking. What can I do to get him to quit the habit?
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Will counseling help my son get over his stage fright?

My son is very afraid to be on stage, which is a huge problem because he's in his school band and is unable to play with them during their concerts. Can counseling help him get...
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My daughter will not speak to any of us. What should I do?

My husband and I just separated because we've been fighting almost constantly. But now, my daughter (who is 16 years old), won't speak to either of us. I've tried to sit her...
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Why is my daughter not talking?

My daughter won't talk to me or anyone in our house, which is strange because before she was such a chatterbox. What should we do?
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What is the treatment for anorexia?

My daughter has anorexia. Can this condition be managed with just counselling or does she require medication?
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Can insomnia be psychological?

My 10 year old daughter says she is unable to sleep at night. Could it be a psychological problem or an underlying disease?
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Why is my daughter so distracted when studying?

My daughter is extremely distracted when I ask her to study or write anything. We've tried to play "math games" and have our own little sessions of "Jeopardy" in our house, but...
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What depression treatment is there?

I'm 17 years old and have been so depressed lately that I am failing many of my school classes. I have no motivation or interest in anything, not even going out with my friends....
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What could cause a constant state of somnolence?

I feel tired all of the time. Even after waking up from a full night of sleep- I always want to sleep. During the day I have a hard time pushing through my tasks. My primary...
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Can my mother's dementia affect my daughter who is 10 years old?

My daughter is 10 years old and is very close to my mom. However, my mom was diagnosed with dementia and her behavior is unpredictable. Can this affect my daughter?
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