This is a touchy topic. Depression is a condition where you probably already feel pretty awful. Yes, I have experienced this as a parent myself. Fortunately, kids can thrive even when mom or dad is ...

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It is the time of year when parents may notice changes in their children’s moods and behaviors. Depression and anxiety can affect kids as young as six, though sometimes even younger. Pediatrician Dr.

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Dear Abby: After my mother’s death 10 years ago, my father moved in with me. He’s 74 and in reasonably good health but has always struggled with depression and social anxiety. He refuses to take ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in the fall and winter when daylight hours are shorter.

A 30-year study suggests that when children are exposed to parental depression may matter as much as whether they are exposed at all, with pregnancy emerging as a key window for maternal effects and ...

Leading reproductive and mental health experts have said the sex of a baby could sometimes trigger emotional stress for new mothers, particularly when the child’s gender does not align with family ...

Parents can set the tone and help children calm down in a moment of worry. How they talk about how they view the world can affect the way kids see the world, too, experts say. fizkes/iStockphoto/Getty ...