Mental Health and Kids

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

If you simply can't shake the winter blues year after year, you might be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Is your child feeling intense school-related stress and anxiety? Learn the signs of anxiety disorders and get tips for managing academic stress.

Get tips to help your child manage his anxiety as the end of the school year approaches.

Find pleasure in life. Follow these simple 10 tips to ensure complete and long-lasting happiness in your life.

Find tips on keeping yourself and your kids relaxed and stress-free during the school year.

Stress can be a big disrupter for kids; causing anxiety and sleep disturbances. Learn how to spot the signs of a stressed-out child.

Learn how to practice and teach kids the act of mindfulness; a form of meditation which emphasizes living in the present moment to avoid depression.

Take this survey to determine if your child could benefit from a good stress challenge.

Depression can affect your spouse's life almost as much as your own. Learn the symptoms here to find out if you need help.

Learn how to help someone suffering from depression.

Advice from a homeschooling expert on homeschooling a child who has been depressed in public school.

While a child's fear may be focused on one topic, it usually reflects a more general anxiety condition related to a bigger problem.

Learn what to do when you suspect depression in your child with LD.

The best thing this teacher can do is encourage the former student and his parents to seek professional counseling.

A mother seeks advice on how to help her gifted child deal with depression and anxiety.

I receive letters every week from distraught parents with unhappy children who cannot bear to spend another day in the school system. The good news is, after a few months of homeschooling, the change in these kids is truly remarkable.