Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• Separation Anxiety Disorder: Signs and Symptoms
  Anxiety disorders are one of the most common forms of psychopathology among young people, with prevalence estimates ranging from 5% to 25% worldwide. Of these types of disorders, separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is the most frequently diagnosed early childhood disorder, roughly making up 50% of the referrals for mental health treatment of anxiety disorders. Specifically, […]
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• The problem is NOT the snake in the lake. It is anxiety. Give the snake a break.
  One of my young clients told me a story. She was at a summer camp that was located on a lake out in the woods. During the week some camp staff saw a snake in the lake. They chased the snake away but the discovery became the talk of the camp. Summer camps often feature […]
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• Kid’s Guide to Emetophobia Release
  **This post was released earlier but then removed because it created a glitch with our streaming application.** I am happy to announce the release of a kid’s book on emetophobia. Like Turnaround it provides a thorough explanation of the problem with the steps needed to overcome it. I hope it will be entertaining, engaging and […]
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• How to handle common Childhood fears
  Dr Chris McCarty talks about how to handle common childhood fears. In particular he gives advice on what parents can do to help their children that have fears of going back to school, night-time fears, separation anxiety and fear of being sick. You can also read about separation anxiety and school anxiety treatment. Click the […]
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