PTSD in children and teens

PTSD in Children and Teens

PTSD is typically most common in young to middle adults. However, PTSD can be developed at any age, including in children and teens. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Children normally move on from a traumatic or stressful event …

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Gastroparesis Holiday Travel Tips

Gastroparesis Holiday Travel Tips

Gastroparesis is a disorder that causes the stomach to empty too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, pain bloating, fullness, and/or reflux. As there are currently very few effective treatments for the condition, most patients rely on careful adherence to dietary and lifestyle modifications to minimize symptoms. Traveling during the busy holiday season while managing this lifestyle …

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It’s Mental Health Screening Awareness Month!

It’s Mental Health Screening Awareness Month!

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Awareness Month. Depression can affect anyone regardless of age or gender. There is no single cause; it can stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused more people to experience symptoms of depression, so now is a good time to …

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Unique Strengths and Benefits of ADHD

Unique Strengths and Benefits of ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a very common condition that affects about over 6 million children in the United States. ADHD can afflict anyone at any age, but it can be difficult to diagnose early in life as some symptoms of the condition align with typical childlike behavior. When receiving a diagnosis of any …

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Remedies for Treating Child Constipation

Remedies for Treating Child Constipation

Accurately diagnosing and treating conditions among children can come with its challenges, and no parent wants to see their child suffer. Nearly everyone has experienced constipation at some point in their life, whether it be due to eating something in particular or a chronic condition. By definition, constipation is a condition in which a person …

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Diet and Depression: Improve your Health Naturally

Diet and Depression: Improve your Health Naturally

Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by a loss of interest in activities, low mood, and loss of energy to perform normal tasks. Depression can affect all aspects of life, including a person’s food cravings. People with depression may crave simple carb-based foods, which don’t promote the production of serotonin, otherwise known as …

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