Screening kids for depression (and sustained sadness) and connecting them with mental health services is an effective step in preventing suicide in youth. This article reviews recent research that supports this intervention and includes other data that shows this approach to be logical, strategic, and a high-yield use of suicide prevention funding.
Read MoreSome people have severe depression despite having a relatively good life. Others know exactly why they are depressed and can identify the specific cause or situation that is worsening their mood. This article focuses on depressive symptoms caused by maladaptive patterns and life toxicities and what to do about them.
Read MoreSometimes kids make a big mistake. How you deal with it can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with them and determine their likelihood of repeating the mistake and what lesson they learn from it. This article addresses a strategy for handling your child’s mistake and helping them learn from it.
Read MoreThere are a number of strategies for dealing with bullies. This article focuses on a 3-step strategy that is played and practiced as a game between a parent and child and can work in a variety of situations that involve dealing with inappropriate negative behavior from another person. The 3-step bully strategy enhances skills, confidence and resilience.
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