Adolescence can simultaneously be an exciting and challenging time for children. The physical changes and challenges of adolescence are widely recognized, but mental health also can be challenged ...

Dysfunctional families are a source of conflict and tension, but there are ways to repair the damage. Here's are the signs of a dysfunctional family, according to experts.

The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many children, it can cause mental health challenges. With the sights of colorful holiday lights and the smells of ...

As Black History Month continues, there’s a growing conversation around mental health in the Black community—especially for female children and teens. Research shows symptoms are often misunderstood ...

Most parents have an instantaneous desire to protect their children. We tend to our children’s needs: If an unexplained rash appears, we see the doctor. If a fever spikes, we see the doctor. If a bone ...

Community advocates and mental health experts gathered at Fayetteville Technical Community College's Spring Lake campus on ...

Illinois public schools will soon be required to give students annual mental health screenings under a new law just signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to ...

Gov. JB Pritzker joined state officials on July 31 to sign legislation that will provide Illinois public schools with cost-free mental health screening tools for students across the state, according ...

Children who experience disorganized attachment often fear their caregivers, but crave their attention. If you think your child has a disorganized attachment, here's how experts say you can begin to ...

Pictured is the Texas Children’s Hospital location in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Texas Children's Hospital said it saw more kids than ever in its emergency room last month because of ...