Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Mental Health Medications for Children
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression. Learn more about these treatments.
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Child Development
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder of repetitive thoughts or actions that feel out of control and disrupt daily living. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Depression in Children and Teens
Childhood depression is indicated by persistent feelings of sadness that interfere with the ability to function in daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Psychological Assessment of Children
A psychological assessment of a child involves a series of interviews and tests to evaluate a child's strengths and weaknesses across many areas.
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Diagnosing Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with the ability to learn, communicate, and interact. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Parental Depression: How it Affects a Child
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes feelings of hopelessness, despair, and lack of motivation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
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Chronic Stress
Chronic stress is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed for a long period of time. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Outdoor Emergencies and Injuries
While outdoor and wilderness adventures can be invigorating, injuries can occur; Yale Medicine doctors with specialized training can help.