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Articles from October 2010

• Ohio mother faces charges for allegedly giving marijuana to her young children

  The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that an Ohio woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly giving marijuana to her three young children. The children are ages seven, four and one. more...

• Parents' attitudes heavily influence their child's behavior

  A parenting style can influence how indifferent their teenagers are and how much responsibility they will take for their actions, a recent article states. more...

• Adults can play an important role in building self-esteem in teens

  A youth program coordinator recently offered tips for parents who are looking to raise their kids' self-esteem. more...

• Survey: About 40 percent of kids have thought about running away from home

  A recent survey reveals that nearly two in five students have considered running away from home. more...

• Jungle-themed game designed to help children with emotional and behavioral disorders

  A new game has been developed specifically to help families with children who have emotional and behavioral problems. more...

• Study: Childhood ADHD increases risk of adulthood obesity

  A recent study reveals that symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during childhood are linked with an increased risk of obesity as an adult. more...

• Former police chiefs advocate for early intervention programs

  Retired law enforcement officials in Arizona are urging citizens to vote down a proposition that would slash funding for early intervention programs for at-risk youths. more...

• Free online video available to parents who are planning Halloween activities for autistic children

  An organization that provides curriculum for autistic children has released a free online video for parents just in time for Halloween. more...

• Study: Number of autistic children in Wisconsin elementary schools increases

  A study reveals that the number of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has leveled off in most school districts in Wisconsin and has increased in areas with previously low rates. more...

• Healthcare center will offer free support services for parents concerned about bullying

  A New Jersey healthcare facility will offer free support for community members who want to discuss bullying issues. more...

• Study: Teens who have unstable sleep patterns at risk for mental disorders

  Teenagers who have disrupted sleep patterns may be at risk of developing depression, bipolar disorder or psychosis, a recent study says. more...

• Health organization says children are overexposed to advertisements for harmful substances

  Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently warned that U.S. children are overexposed to images of alcohol and drugs. more...

• Experts offer suggestions to help prevent teen suicide

  Stories of teen suicide have made national headlines recently, which has prompted experts in the San Francisco area to offer helpful tips to concerned parents, the Saint Anselmo-Fairfax Path reports. more...

• Cyclist ventures across North America to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention

  A suicide prevention advocate is nearing the end of a 6,500-mile bike ride across the U.S. and Canada. more...

• Online video campaign aims to give hope to gay teenagers

  Thousands of videos have appeared on YouTube as part of a nationwide campaign to help gay teenagers who may be contemplating suicide. more...

• Digital application specially designed for autism treatment gets approved

  Electronic provider Apple recently approved an application that aims to help children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...

• New website aims to curb anxiety in teens

  A start-up company has launched a web-based program to help reduce anxiety in teenagers. more...

• One in five teens suffer from emotional disorder, researchers say

  Researchers recently estimated that teenagers in the U.S. suffer more from severe emotional disorders than physical conditions like asthma and diabetes. more...

• Utah researchers find abnormal brain activity in autistic patients

  A recent study reveals that that there is a lack of communication between regions of the brain in children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...

• Some alcoholic beverages marketed like energy drinks, teenagers say

  A recent report reveals that some teens are confusing alcohol and energy drinks when they purchase beverages at the store. more...

• Connecticut students send anti-drug message at rally

  Teenagers in a Connecticut town recently gathered for the more...

• New movie tackles serious teenage setbacks

  A new movie starring Zach Galifianakis offers a realistic portrayal of teenage depression, says a film critic from the The Fourth Estate. more...

• Halloween scares may cause anxiety in young children, specialists say

  Some experts believe that young children who become too frightened around Halloween may develop long-term anxiety problems. more...

• Federal agency reports that many children with emotional disorders are untreated

  A recent report by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) states that a disproportionate number of children with emotional, behavioral or developmental conditions do not get the treatment they need because they are uninsured. more...

• FDA targets companies that sell "dangerous" drug to treat autism

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to several companies that sell chemicals to treat autism, the Chicago Tribune reports. more...

• Officials hope youth survey reveals vital information

  Pennsylvania officials are hoping that the results of a statewide survey will shed light on why many adolescents partake in destructive behavior. more...

• Researchers find abnormalities in children with ADHD and bipolar disorder

  Researchers recently studied the brain activity of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a separate group with bipolar disorder (BD). more...

• Rock singer reaches out to troubled teens with his own story of depression

  The man behind the hit song "Jessie's Girl" suffered from such severe depression as a teenager that he tried to kill himself. more...

• Study: Skin syndrome in newborns may lead to mild form of autism

  New research reveals that newborns who are diagnosed with jaundice may have a higher risk of developing a mild autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...

• California community convenes following local teen suicides

  School officials and community members in a California city recently gathered to raise awareness about teen suicide. more...

• Depression can affect children during their toddler years, experts say

  Medical professionals in Georgia say that signs of depression can be detected in some children before they can even walk. more...

• Study: Secondhand smoke may cause children to develop ADHD

  A recent study reveals that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at risk to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...

• Teen shares her struggles with addiction to alert parents about prescription drug abuse

  A 17-year-old student detailed her journey from alcohol abuse to pill addictions during a recent forum in Massachusetts. She told her story before urging parents to monitor their teenagers if unhealthy behavior develops. more...

• Alabama city gathered thousands of dollars worth of prescription medication on Take Back day

  Law enforcement officials in an Alabama city recently revealed that more than $2,000 worth of prescription medications were collected during a drug disposal event last month. more...

• Scientists hope rapid diagnosis of autism translates to children

  A technological breakthrough may allow doctors to diagnose an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults within 15 minutes, researchers say. Developers hope the new detection device will soon work in children. more...

• Educators applying robot therapy to children with autism

  Professors at an Indiana-based university are studying the effects of robot therapy in the treatment of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...

• Wisconsin high school students tested for alcohol consumption before entering school dance

  Randomly-selected teenagers in Wisconsin had to pass an alcohol test to get into their homecoming dance this past weekend. more...

• Study: Abused and neglected children prone to depression in adulthood

  A recent study shows that children who are abused or neglected are at risk for developing anxiety and depression during adulthood. more...

• Researchers hope that teen-to-teen influence can prevent tobacco use

  A university in England recently introduced a new campaign to dissuade teenagers from smoking cigarettes. more...

• Experts believe teenagers who use social websites may magnify thoughts of self-harm

  Troubled teens may be at a greater risk of harming themselves if they use social networking sites like Facebook, experts say. more...

• Man who grew up with depression walks for awareness

  A Pennsylvania man has battled depression since he was in elementary school, and he's hoping to raise awareness about the devastating disease. more...

• Study: Combination of ADHD and conduct disorders may lead to substance abuse

  Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a conduct disorder (CD) are more likely to incur substance abuse problems later in life, researchers say. more...

• California county reports that drug and alcohol use has increased amongst its teenagers

  A recent report reveals an increasing rate of youth substance use in a California county. more...

• Autistic presidential appointee advocates for less focus on a cure

  The first-ever openly autistic White House appointee recently said that he believes too much effort has being focused on trying to cure autism spectrum disorder, rather than the more important task of improving the quality of life for those who have it. more...

• Family-based therapy can help teenagers with anorexia

  A new study reveals that therapy involving family members can help teenagers recover from anorexia, an eating disorder that usually stems from low self-esteem and psychological problems. more...

• Studies link exorbitant Internet use to depression symptoms in children

  The Internet is a big part of daily life for many adolescents, but a recent study reveals that excessive online habits may lead to depression. more...

• Some autistic classrooms use video games to improve communication skills

  Children who have an autism spectrum disorder struggle to communicate with others, but a popular form of kids' entertainment may help improve their behavior. more...

• Three-fourths of overdose deaths in Georgia linked to prescription pills, study shows

  Recent data reveals that 75 percent of the overdose deaths in Georgia outside of the metro Atlanta area were caused by prescription drugs. more...

• Southern states have big turnout for Drug Take Back event

  Law enforcement officials in a Virginia county recently collected about 4,000 prescription pills as part of a national Drug Take Back weekend to keep unsafe medications away from children. more...

• Returning to school can increase bed wetting for some children

  Experts in the field of child psychiatry recently stated that the stress of going back to school can cause some kids to wet their bed. more...