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For those who collect, there is a fine line between healthy activity and mental health red flags. 'Collectors' can be classified as hoarders when their behavior affects their daily life.
The most recent data available from the CDC indicate about 78% of children ages 12-17 with mental health problems received some form of mental health treatment in 2019. That means that roughly 1 ...
The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test (abbreviated as Bender-Gestalt test) is a psychological test used by mental health practitioners that assesses visual-motor functioning, developmental disorders, and neurological impairments in children ages 3 and older and adults. The test consists of nine index cards picturing different geometric designs.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that the most recent national data on childhood and adolescent mental health (gathered in 2013–14) demonstrated that the prevalence of ADHD was 8.2% in children aged 4–11 and 6.3% in adolescents aged 12–17. [23] Severe disorders were more common among boys (10.9%) than girls (5.4%). [24]
Cards for Hospitalized Kids is an American national charitable organization based in Chicago that was founded in March 2011 by Jen Rubino. Its mission is to provide hospitalized children with hope and joy through handmade cards. Over 500,000 kids have received cards from the organization since its inception. [1] [2]
Children with ADHD often feel misunderstood, judged or shamed but with support, they can thrive. "Kids with ADHD would like to do well and they can with the right resources," Saline tells TODAY ...
Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [25] [26] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [27] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [28] self-esteem, [29] and can be used to manage stress.
Above all, she says, mental health days are “an opportunity for kids to rest and recharge their batteries and de-stress.” Wellness, parenting, body image and more: Get to know the who behind ...