Kids and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Winter or “shoulder seasons” can feel gloomy. If you notice your family struggling with short days and cold temps, here are a few fun ideas you can do together to bring joy to seasonal change.
Depression
Advice for children and teens going through grief and loss
Here are some quick ideas for actions you can take with your child after a passing, or a major change with loved ones like shifting foster care families, divorce, and involvement with the justice system.
Advice for kids with big feelings
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and they often can’t put words to what they are feeling or think logically.
Parents can help by giving them language and letting them know their feelings are okay.
My child is experiencing depression
Here are some starting steps to take when your child is experiencing a particularly tough moment with depression. Your child may have feelings or thoughts that have started interfering with how they handle daily routines like sleeping, eating, care or school. For any life-threatening emergencies, call 988 immediately.