Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a new study. Researchers at Epic, a firm that manages a majority of ...

Dr. Prince answers the question: 'Effects Of Child's Depression On Family?' — -- Question: How does a child's depression affect other members of the family? Answer: Well, depression in children ...

Background: Given the widespread reports involving the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in children, the present paper reviews and discusses published double-blind, ...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of mental health challenges in children, particularly anxiety and depression. These conditions, once thought to primarily affect adults, are ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Pediatricians in the Valley will likely start screening children for anxiety, following a recent recommendation by the US Preventative Services Task Force. This means your ...

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

Pregnant mothers with depression may see their child walk the same fate at age 18, a new study suggests. “The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, ...

Discover what causes depression in children, its warning signs, how it's diagnosed, and treatment options to support and strengthen your child's mental health ...

Giftedness, or any sort of talent or inordinately high degree of expertise, is positively correlated with perfectionism—the higher the talent, the more pressure to perfect it. Therefore, gifted ...

Dr. Jefferson Prince answers the question: 'Managing Depression At School?' — -- Question: How can teachers and school systems help my child manage depression? Answer: Well teachers and school ...