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These rules were inspired by Darwin's guidance to living a richer life.

Dr Amy Faith Ho demonstrates four important, if uncommon, intubation techniques, with visual aids.

With 30% of employees experiencing mental health issues each year, it pays to know how to help, says Judith Smith

One in five students faces a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or ADHD. Parents can either trust the school's (free) evaluation or hire a private evaluator—which comes with quite a cost.

Get details of specific learning difficulties that affect people with PTSD and discover the reasons why having PTSD increases the risk they'll develop.

If you take up the practice of meditation, the journey will go far beyond stress reduction. Here are some of the qualities you’ll discover and explore as you travel. #depression #meditation #mindfulmagazinejune13

Researchers from King's College London have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain that are vulnerable to the effects of premature...

Are you able to forgive others, but have trouble forgiving yourself? Having difficulty forgiving yourself is a very common problem. The inability to do so ca...

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Ask any foster parent the phrase they hear the most and it will likely be “I could never do what you do” or “I’d love to foster, but I could never give the kids back.” While it is true that not everyone is equipped to be a foster parent there are so many other ways you can serve this group of kids and the families who take care of them
1. Become a CASA volunteer
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If this is your first time entering into counseling it may feel overwhelming and you may have some questions. Each state has a department of regulatory agency that regulates therapists but these requirements may vary slightly from state to state. Typically, when you enter into counseling there are a few things that happen during that initial session. First the therapist/counselor will go over his/her mandated disclosure…

Adversity is a natural part of life. At some point, we all face difficulties, such as family problems, serious illness, a personal crisis, or a painful loss. Being resilient is important to dealing with adversities like these. While most parents hope that their children never face extreme adversity, successfully facing tough situations can actually foster growth and give children the skills to be more resilient in…

The challenges and hardships that vulnerable children and adolescents face in Tanzania are complex. Many of their families have difficulty affording school or enough food to eat. Many are at high risk of acquiring HIV or are already living with HIV. They may work in hazardous occupations to help take care of younger siblings. Or, with no adult caregivers at home, they may be heading their household with little or no help. They may be living or working on the streets.

A high school English teacher in New Mexico told me about one of his students who had difficulty focusing in class. When the teacher showed concern, the student confided in him that her parents had kicked her sister out of the house after they found out she was dating a girl. The teacher tried his […]

By now most kids are in school. And let's face it, school is tough on kids. Not only do they have to deal with the loss of the freedom of summer, snacking at all hours, late nights, and TV, they also must deal with assignments, teachers, structure, and classmates. So while many parents are breathing a sigh of relief for that break from "I'm BOOOOOORED!", it's important to remember you are your child's biggest supporter and you play a big role in their…

The Assessment Program at the Institute for Girls' Development provides comprehensive individualized assessment, including neuropsychological, cognitive, educational, and psychological testing. Here are a few pieces of information that may be helpful as you decide whether an assessment could be beneficial for you or your child
How do I know if an assessment will help
Does your child struggle in school? Do they find it hard to…

How is summer already over? It seems that it’s only just begun. The reality is the kids will be back to middle and high school before the last sip of summer is had. And with the new year, there are often new challenges. As many say, “Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems.” But mental health issues that are diagnosed and treated early have the best prognosis and do not have to become “big problems.”. As our children grow into tweens and…

1 in 4 American teenagers will experience pregnancy in their teenage years 1
Finding out you are pregnant or becoming a teenage father can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel confused, scared, happy or excited. All of these emotions are normal and may change many times before birth. You may have difficulty speaking to your parents about becoming a parent yourself. They may have their own thoughts, wishes, or advice
In the end, it is ultimately your decision and you are the person…

The information in this article is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional
Attachment plays a huge role in our lives as it influences the way that we interact, bond, and relate to other people…

First, keep in mind the SAT tests basic math, algebra, and geometry. Students do NOT need pre-cal., trig, or calculus on the SAT. However, the test is also structured to include easy, medium, and hard questions. The difficulty level of the questions does not correspond to the subject matter. For example, the Algebra II concepts are not tested with harder questions than basic math concepts, even though Algebra II is a more advanced course in school. The SAT math can take any concept…

When epilepsy is uncontrolled, it indicates the continued occurrence of an unacceptable quantity of seizures despite reasonable treatment. The amount of seizures deemed unacceptable is dependant on the nature of the seizures, the patient’s lifestyle and the consequences of such uncontrolled seizures
So, what does uncontrolled epilepsy translate to in real life? What does uncontrolled epilepsy mean to those who are affected by it
Continuing to…