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Horses, dogs, sheep—even injured birds of prey—calm and teach kids struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges

There are many things that can trigger depression in a college student, away from home and her familiar routines. She should have a careful evaluation before any new medication is considered.

From inattention to disruptive behavior, many symptoms have multiple causes, leading to mistakes when kids aren't carefully assessed

Trying several medications for short bursts isn't a good way to find the right prescription for your daughter. Before trying Abilify you should consult a psychiatrist who has experience managing medication.

They are the first people parents turn to when there is a problem, Dr. Gabrielle Carlson says—but we need better training and more specialists to adequately care for children in distress.

Yes. Programs include everything from a gap year to bolster skills and earn credits to a supportive traditional college experience

From dogs to horses, therapists are using them in new ways to calm, motivate and teach kids with developmental and psychiatric issues.

If mood problems are caused by ADHD meds, not a separate mood disorder, anti-depressants are not the best response.

As kids with ADHD hit high school, they may have outgrown some symptoms, but they also face new challenges and expectations

What parents can do when kids struggle with social skills or have behaviors that get in the way