7 videos in 7 days discussing mental illness in children and teenagers

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Tracey Maxfield

Mental Illness in African American Children and Teenagers

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_svb14fgSXQ[/embedyt] We know that mental illness/disorders do not discriminate based on race, colour, age, socioeconomic status, gender or identity. Anyone can experience a mental illness/disorder; however, minority communities such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans/Alaska Natives, Asian Americans to name a few, usually experience more severe forms of mental

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Dementia and the I word

Dementia Aware: what you need to know about managing incontinence in the person with dementia   One of the many challenges that people with dementia face as the dementia progresses, is the loss of ability to control urination and bowel movements (incontinence).   It is estimated that approximately 60 to

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Children, Teens & Young Adults Mental Health
Tracey Maxfield

Schizophrenia in Children and Teenagers

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pk3a0D5s3M[/embedyt] Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects the domains of the brain controlling behaviour, thinking and perception. It requires lifelong treatment and management. Unfortunately, schizophrenia gets a really bad rap in the press and on social media and the mere mention of the word conjures

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