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Child, teen and family therapy in Houston, TX. Joan's specializations include: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, LGBT Issues, Abuse Issues, Adjustment Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, School Trouble, Learning Disabilities, Trauma, Behavioral Problems, and Self-Mutilation.
This is a collection of psychiatry and psychology news and studies related to child, teen and family therapy. These resources may be useful to parents interested in learning more about current topics influencing child, teen and family therapy.
This study found a link between cyber-bullying and depression in teenagers. This potential causal relationship is scary to parents because many young people will try and manage the bully by themselves and won't reach out to their parents for help. Many fear that their parents will cut off internet access completely. It is important that parents proceed with caution when addressing cyber-bullying with their children.
Separation anxiety provokes fear and nervousness in young children. This article gives some great behavioral suggestions to help parents best manage their child's anxiety when planning a separation. Creating a goodbye ritual, using a consistent caregiver and keeping the surroundings familiar are some techniques that can help ease your child's apprehension.