Children who have been diagnosed with a major depressive episode or a dysthymic disorder (a milder depression which lasts for a year or more) have special needs. These needs should be accommodated in the classroom in order for these children to be able to thrive and maintain their sense of self-esteem. School may be very difficult for these kids, and parents may find that some educators are insensitive to the issue and hesitant to make any classroom adaptations to assist the child. You are your child’s greatest advocate, and you have the right to insist that your child has a … Continue reading →

There are plenty of things for children to be excited about during the holidays. After all, what’s not to like about days off of school, and presents from Santa? For some children, though, the holidays bring out symptoms of depression. This is something that parents need to be aware of. You probably are aware that Christmas, and the holiday season that surrounds it, can make many people depressed. For adults, this can stem from worries about finances, and from the stress that is involved in organizing family get-togethers. Adults may also be grieving the loss of loved ones who have … Continue reading →

A disability can be physical, cognitive, social, or emotional in nature. In some cases, differences in learning styles can be considered as a disability. The World Health Organization says that mental health problems make up almost half of all disabilities in children and young adults. This may seem surprising, since mental illnesses are frequently kept as a secret. The World Health Organization (WHO) did some research that involved data that came from 191 different countries around the world. Researchers then estimated the number of years of having good health that were lost because of disease or injury. The term for … Continue reading →