Recognizing and Treating Trauma in Children

Recognizing and Treating Trauma in Children

Children Mental Health

Young children are particularly vulnerable to trauma.  For instance, compared to other age groups, children younger than four years of age have among the highest rates of nonfatal injuries (e.g., falls, drownings, poisonings, burns).  Furthermore, over half of child...
Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression

Children Mental Health, Depression

Depression that occurs following childbirth is called postpartum depression. Pregnancy and childbirth are often of excited anticipation and joyous celebration.  But for many women, they are also times of stress.  Not surprisingly, during this period, new mental health...