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Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma

Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.

Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety (Video)

Feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy at times is a normal part of growing up. Here's how to help your child feel more in control and deal with stress.

Helping Your Family Cope With Military Deployment

When a parent is sent away for military service (deployment), family life changes. Here's how parents and caregivers can help kids cope.

How Can Social Connection Help Kids & Teens Feel Less Lonely?

Social connection helps kids feel less lonely. Learn more.

I'm Pregnant and in an Abusive Relationship. How Can I Get Out?

Find out what the experts have to say.

Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?

During a baby's first few days of life, it's normal for moms to feel emotional highs and lows, often called the "baby blues."

Is Your Child Depressed? (Video)

How can you tell the difference between everyday moodiness and depression? Learn the signs of depression and discover ways to help your child feel better.

Mental Health & Social Media Use: What Parents Can Do

Using social media has benefits and risks for kids. Here's how to help them be more mindful about it, spend less time on it, and preserve their mental health.

Postpartum Depression

It's important for new mothers – and those who love them – to understand the symptoms of postpartum depression and reach out to family, friends, and medical professionals for help.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Kids and teens who live through a traumatic event can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Healing is possible with the help of professional counseling and support from loved ones.