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Young athletes deal with stress every day. They may feel stress from hard practices, big games, schoolwork and their emotions. Learning how to handle stress is important for doing well in sports and staying healthy.

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Let’s Talk About the Benadryl Challenge: What Parents Should Know
The Benadryl Challenge has been on social media since 2020 but has recently become popular again. The challenge involves taking multiple, large doses of diphenhydramine (also known as Benadryl) to induce hallucinations.
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How to Support Children Through Grief
Navigating any kind of loss can be difficult. Supporting a child through the loss of a loved one, especially when you’re grieving, too, is even harder.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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ADHD and Youth Suicide: Is There a Link?

Feb 26, 2024

Unfortunately, children with ADHD are at an increased risk of experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors throughout their lifetime, which suggests emotional and social factors should be a focus of care for these children. Read More

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13 Reasons Why: Should Parents Be Concerned About This Netflix Series?

Feb 23, 2024

The mini-series 13 Reasons Why (13RW), adapted from a young adult novel, was released on Netflix this past week. 13RW relays the fictional story of a high schooler, Hannah Baker, who has died by suicide before the story even begins. Read More

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Bullying Affects Everyone Involved – Even the Bullies

Feb 22, 2024

While steps are rightfully taken to support the child who was bullied, the bully’s behavior is usually met with anger and punishment. However, the presence of bullying behaviors may actually be a sign that help is needed. Read More

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Suicide: The Conversation We Should Have With Our Kids

Feb 22, 2024

One of the best things we can do is give our young people the power to talk about mental health issues and topics as challenging as suicide without shutting the door. Even if your child is doing well, this is a powerful opportunity to help your child see it is okay to be emotionally open and could help them talk openly with friends. Read More

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Your Child Has Talked About Ending Their Life: What's Next?

Feb 21, 2024

Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest and most uncomfortable conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Listening makes your child more comfortable about sharing thoughts and feelings that are upsetting and deeply personal. Read More

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Protective Factors Help At-Risk Black Youth

Feb 20, 2024

Rates of suicide in Black youth have been rising and show an alarming reality. Although there is limited research on the causes behind this increase, we do know that this population has many unique protective factors that can help peers, providers, and parents’ opportunities to help youth at risk. Read More

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Myths About Suicide: Ending Mental Health Stigma

Feb 20, 2024

Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental illness creates shame, distress, and reluctance to get help. Read More

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ARFID: The Other Eating Disorder

Feb 19, 2024

It is a type of eating disorder characterized by selective eating, sensitivity to textures, disinterest in food, strong fear of unpleasant consequences or a combination of these. Read More