When Depression Comes Back in Children Understanding Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe, Without Psychotic Features A diagnosis such as “major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe, without psychotic features” can sound frightening and complicated. In...
How Friendships Improve Children’s Mental Wellness Friendships can have a positive effect on a child’s mental wellness. A caring friend can help a child feel accepted, supported, and less alone. For children living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mood...
Looking Closer at PTSD and Trauma-Related Conditions in Children Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, often called PTSD, can happen after a child experiences or witnesses something frightening, painful, or unsafe. This may include abuse, neglect, violence, the death of...
Understanding PTSD and Trauma-Related Conditions in Children A family-friendly look at causes, symptoms, and support When people hear the word trauma, they may think of abuse, neglect, or violence. While those experiences can cause trauma, they are not the only...
Major Depressive Disorder in Children Major Depressive Disorder (often called “major depression”) is more than a bad day or a short sad mood. It is a health condition that can cause ongoing sadness, emptiness, or irritability for at least two weeks. It can affect how...
When the Lights Go Out: How Utility Struggles Can Impact a Child’s Mental Health For many families, keeping up with utility bills can be a constant source of worry. When the electricity, heat, or air conditioning is at risk of being shut off, that stress doesn’t just...
When a Child Isn’t Eating: It Could Be a Link to Mental Health Food and nutrition are about more than physical growth they are deeply connected to a child’s mental health and emotional well-being. When children skip meals or aren’t eating enough, it can impact their...
Children’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Children’s mental health is an important part of their overall well-being. When a child feels supported emotionally, they can grow, learn, and build strong relationships. But when mental health challenges go unnoticed,...
Safety First: Preparing Students with Mental Health and Disabilities for a Safe School As the new school year approaches, many families are focused on supplies, schedules, and new routines. But for children with mental health and disabilities needs, there’s another...
May is a time to focus on something that touches many lives—mental health. At Advocacy Links, we believe that taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as caring for your physical health. This month, we want to help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and...
