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Behavior Problems
Why Are Kids Different at Home and at School?
Some hold it together at school, only to lose it at home. Others stress out in the classroom.
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Anxiety
How to Help Children Manage Fears
Teaching young children how to best their fears and help them learn to be brave
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Depressive and Mood Disorders
DMDD: Extreme Tantrums and Irritability
Kids with this disorder act out because they can't manage big emotions
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'It was horrible. We were doing it every second of the day. Then it got violent.'

Twins and OCD: How Ella and Olivia Got Better, Together

For Ella and Olivia, OCD started with having to do things at the same time, and escalated to violent outbursts that strained their relationship. With hard work and the help of the Child Mind Institute, they love being twins again. More

"It feels amazing to see someone who’s really struggling become the person they used to be. "

Why Jerry Uses Humor with His OCD Patients

'One of the most challenging things about OCD is that it loves uncertainty and fear.'

How Matt’s Loss Made Him Stronger

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Children’s Mental Health Report: Understanding Anxiety

Our 2018 Children’s Mental Health Report takes a look at how widespread these disorders are, how they develop, and the risks of untreated anxiety.

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