Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
9 Suicide Risk Factors for Families to Know
Here are 9 suicide risk factors that may elevate a person’s risk of suicidal ideation or attempts. You’ll also learn warning signs of suicide to watch for in your loved ones.
14 Suicide Prevention Tips for Kids, Teens, Parents, and Families
Learn 15 suicide prevention tips for children, teens, parents, families, and adults. You’ll also learn warning signs of suicide, and how to support a person who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. And remember: support exists for you.
How Can I Help My Child Process Loss?
One parent recently wrote in asking for clarity about how children process grief, and how to help a child process loss. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.
What’s the Difference Between Anxiety and Depression?
Anxiety and depression commonly co-occur in kids and adults. Learn more about the difference between anxiety and depression, including symptoms and treatment.
[TW: Suicide] Understanding Elevated Suicide Risk in Black Children & How to Respond
Research indicates that black children aged 5-12 are dying by suicide at nearly twice the rate of their white peers. Learn more about the research, how to talk to children about suicide, and tips for ways to respond, reduce, and even prevent suicide.
Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Interest in Death?
One parent wrote to us, wondering whether to worry that their child talks about death and dying. Here’s a response from our child mental health experts.
I’m Worried That My Postpartum Depression Negatively Impacted My Children. Any Guidance?
One mother wrote in asking about the potential impact of postpartum depression on her children. Below is her question, and a response from our child mental health experts.
My 6-Year-Old Son Says Negative Things about Himself. Is He Depressed?
“My 6-year-old son is sensitive and says negative things about himself. I’m worried that he is depressed, and I need some advice. Can you help?”
What are Psychological Effects of Parent’s Separation on Children?
What psychological effects can parental separation have on children aged 2-5?
My Child is Afraid to Ask for Help. What Can I Do to Support Her?
My 9-year-old daughter is afraid to ask for help in school. How can I encourage her to ask for help when she needs it, and build her self-esteem?