A study explored the causes of depression in children who have special needs. Researchers investigated the negative impact of bullying, ostracism, and the diagnosis of a chronic medical condition to discover the emotional impact of each on kids who had special needs. They found that being excluded by their peers, or being bullied, caused more depression than the special need itself. It’s hard to be different from the rest of the kids at school. There are many types of special needs that are easy for children to notice. For example, young kids will quickly realize when another student is in … Continue reading →

A new survey reveals the emotional impact of food allergies. The survey asked parents of children who have food allergies about their own feelings in regards to their child’s food allergies. It also asked the parents about their perceptions about how their child feels when dealing with his or her food allergies. A survey was done by FAAN and Galaxy Nutritional Foods. FAAN stands for Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. They are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to increasing public awareness of food allergy and its consequences, to educate people about the condition, and to advance research on behalf … Continue reading →