Advice & Support

A psychiatric emergency services director talks about the children they see, and the help they need.

A new study finds that even those who seem to have 'outgrown' ADHD symptoms in late adolescence are struggling with depression and impulsivity.

This kind of death can be doubly painful for children, who may help handling conflicting and disturbing feelings. What can you do to help?

The eating disorder can take over the patient's life, until she has nothing left to live for.

The teenagers most at risk for suicide are severely anxious or depressed, but hiding their pain, which is why we need to make it easier, and more socially acceptable, to ask for help.

Social media in the hands of an angry or impulsive child can be a dangerous weapon. A summit focuses on how we can keep kids from harming each other.

Dr. Marsha Linehan used her experience as a troubled teen to invent an innovative treatment for suicidal patients. Her decision to reveal her own diagnosis is another inspiring contribution.

Dr. Nancy Rappaport discusses the difficult but necessary task of being honest with children if someone close to them has committed suicide.

Graphic videos of young people injuring themselves on the website could have the effect of normalizing the behavior. Dr. Koplewicz looks at why our children do this, what to look for, and how to help.

Parents can fight bullying, bolster self-esteem, and teach tolerance of kids who are 'different.'