Childhood abuse and neglect is an insidious problem with far-reaching consequences. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, in 2007 close to 800,000 children were determined to be...
Depression that starts during early childhood is a serious mental health concern because it affects the child's mood and her ability to function normally at home and at school. Dr. Jay L. Hoecker of the Mayo Clinic and author of the article...
Symptoms of childhood depression include overwhelming sadness and tearfulness, loss of pleasure, fatigue, issues sleeping and eating, low self-esteem and physical complaints, reports the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. These...
Depression affects approximately 5 percent of adolescents and children at any time, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Supplements may help, but depression is a neurobiological disorder that can lead to serious...
Depression is not a mood disorder that affects only adults. Jay L. Hoecker, a doctor at the Mayo Clinic, states that depression is as common in children as it is in adults. Statistics provided by the National Institute of Mental Health show that...
Kids are exempt from some adult issues, like holding a job or paying the rent, but they can still suffer from depression. MayoClinic.com notes depression in kids is actually as prevalent as it is in adults, despite earlier beliefs that kids don't...
Excessive appetite and weight gain among children can lead to an overweight childhood. Overweight status among children introduces many health concerns, such as hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, liver damage, asthma and...
If you are a parent of a child who avoids friends, sleeps often and doesn't seem to enjoy life, your child may be depressed. Although it was once believed by doctors that depression did not affect children, states the Mayo Clinic, depression is...
Depression is a disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and worthlessness that disrupts normal life activities. Symptoms of depression include feelings of emptiness, fatigue, overeating and the thought of suicide. Although men and women both...
Fish oil has shown to have potential health benefits in children, particularly in the area of psychiatric illness. Research is still needed to make strong claims, but taking fish oil supplements appears to be safe, especially in providing another...
Omega-3 supplements are recommended for children for health benefits. Omega-3 supplements are a pill form of omega-3 fatty acids which are a healthy type of fat. Omega-3 fats are made of polyunsaturated fat and are considered to be essential,...
Children, just like adults, can develop depression. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that at any given time, about 5 percent of children and adolescents suffer from depression. Parents and teachers should become...
Depression in children is thought to be as prevalent as it is in adult populations, and the treatment options are generally the same, according to MayoClinic.com. Signs of childhood depression can include lack of energy, unexplained physical...
Cod liver oil has long been used to prevent and treat vitamin deficiencies in children. It’s a natural source of both vitamin A and D. In addition, it contains omega-3s, healthy fats that are required for proper brain development. Cod liver...
Parents love to see the full cheeks of their baby or the chubby knees of a toddler. However, for many children what appears as adorable baby fat may turn into a major health concern. Childhood obesity affects a large and continuously growing...
Childhood anger is an expected display of emotion, but it can flare out of control, making it a possible symptom of a variety of mental health conditions, including depression. According to the Mayo Clinic, depression in children is as common as...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a childhood disorder that can continue into adulthood. Thought to be caused by a combination of genetics, environmental and social factors, and nutrition, ADHD is often treated with a combination of...
Adults take omega-3 fish oils to reduce cholesterol, improve heart health, treat depression and improve concentration. Parents may wonder if their children would also benefit from omega-3 fish oil supplementation, particularly if they rarely eat...
Children experience many of the same mental health issues as adults. Because children often cannot articulate that something is wrong, these problems may manifest as behavioral issues. According to Mental Health America, childhood mental health...
Approximately 5 percent of children and adolescents suffer from depression at one point or another, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Unlike adults, most children do not admit to feelings of depression,...
Fish oil deficiency has been associated with depression, suicidal tendencies, anger and aggressive behavior. The active components of fish oil that have been studied for their benefits in helping to alleviate negative moods are the omega-3 fatty...
Asperger's syndrome is a severe, pervasive developmental disorder usually diagnosed in childhood; however, more adults who seek out treatment for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are...
Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that the body cannot produce, but must obtain from the diet. This essential fatty acid is needed for brain and eye development in children and to maintain homeostasis, or balance, in the immune system and...
According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, nearly 2.5 percent of children and 8 percent of adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Although depression is typically not diagnosed...
Arctic cod liver oil supplementation may help promote immune, skeletal and neurological health. Despite these potential benefits, however, health professionals warn that parents should be cautious about giving their children any form of cod liver...
Self-esteem refers to how you think about yourself--the things you like or dislike--and how confident you feel about yourself. A child's self-esteem depends on how valuable he views himself. This view directly relates to the amount of praise or...
Childhood obesity significantly increases the risk of many potentially serious physical and mental health problems, both during childhood and later in life. Doctors consider a child obese if his BMI falls at or above the 95th percentile when...
Clinical depression in children consists of a variety of symptoms including pervasive sadness or irritability, a loss of pleasure, changes in appetite, problems sleeping and low energy. According to MayoClinic.com, depression appears to be as...
