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Teens, Social Media, and the Trouble with Self-Diagnosis

In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the…

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The Basics: Painful Periods in Girls

Are your daughter's periods causing her pain? It's essential for parents to understand what's normal and what's not when it comes to menstrual pain in young girls. Pediatrician…

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Navigating Adolescent Behavior: Typical Vs. Problematic

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes,…

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Pharmacogenomics - Eric Monson, MD

Dr. Eric Monson discusses Pharmacogenomics as it relates to mental health issues.

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The Basics: Child Developmental Milestones

As a new parent, it’s important to you that your child meets all the expected developmental milestones, like walking and talking. But which milestones are backed by research, and how do you…

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E21: 7 Domains of Lying (to Your Doctor)

We lie a lot. Studies suggest humans tell—on average—10 to 200 lies a day, ranging from little white lies to big lies with major consequences. It's important to think about how lying…

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Your Child's ADHD Could Be Misdiagnosed

A recent study suggests the overdiagnosing of ADHD in elementary-aged children could come down to something as simple as what month a child is born. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the new…

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Does My Child Have ADHD?

Young children typically have a lot of energy and short attention spans. Still, with over 6.1 million children in the United States diagnosed with ADHD, parents often worry about their children being…

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Smartphones Increasing Emotional Health Problems in Teens

There has been a significant increase in emotional health problems among American teenagers since the adoption of smartphones. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the science and impact of…

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Could My Child be Suffering From Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression that is linked to shorter daylight hours. About six percent of children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the condition. On…

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Can Fidget Spinners Really Stop Fidgeting?

Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says there's no hard…

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Helping a Young Child Cope After a Stressful or Traumatic Event

From separation anxiety on the first day of school to serious injuries or accidents, young children experience stress and trauma just like everyone else. What can parents do to comfort a child…

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Treating Opioid Withdrawals with Imodium Can Be Dangerous

Rather than seek professional help for opioid abuse some people addicted to those drugs turn to the Web for solutions for easing their withdrawals. One product being misused to treat opioid…

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What to Do When a Teen's Anger Spirals Out of Control

Mood swings and confused emotions are common in growing teenagers. Anger is a normal emotion, but how your teen handles it is what matters. When a teen becomes really angry, there is often another…

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What Can You Do if Your Teen is a Cutter?

Many people today are looking for ways to relieve stress, but don’t know how to do it. Unfortunately, many teenagers are turning to cutting as stress relief and as a way to feel again. Dr.…

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The Controversy Behind Naloxone and How One Utah Group Promotes Its Usage to Save Lives

Utah ranks fourth in the nation in deaths related to opioid overdoses. That equates to more than 10 Utahns dying each week from an overdose – and that rate is rising. Naloxone is a legal drug…

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