Advice & Support

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

Kids—usually teenage girls—hurt themselves intentionally to alleviate some other form of pain in their lives. The behavior is hard to comprehend, but understanding plays a big role in treatment.

A movie with a bipolar hero who benefits from therapy and medications, family and friends, and the recognition that we are all unbalanced, to some degree.

Why are they more vulnerable than boys to depression and anxiety, and what signs and symptoms should you look for?

A story about sexual abuses at NYC private school Horace Mann has raised hackles, and questions. Here: how to raise a child who will speak up when it matters

The right therapist can make all the difference. Look for someone who provides evidence-based treatments, and is a good fit for your son. Then you can forge a therapeutic alliance.

The meditation practice that helps kids become less anxious, more focused, and more in charge of their own behavior

We know these medications work better than placebo, and we have the evidence to back it up. So why are some people still suspicious?

When an adult child who clearly seems depressed declines treatment, it may be the illness talking. Or the stigma. Honesty, and pressure, may be needed to get her help.