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Craig Rens

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Resources to Help Children with the Boston Marathon Bombings

Valuable resources compiled by the AMBIT Network from leading organizations to help children cope in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings.

Is Facebook Making You Depressed?

Get some common sense advice from our expert on ways to deal with "Facebook Depression."

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More than the winter blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More than the winter blues. Learn about SAD including: risk factors, treatment options, how to help friends, and when it's time to see a specialist.

Help Children of Divorce Have a Happier Holiday

Help reduce the strain on the children of blended families with these tips to help ensure a positive experience during the holidays.

Talking to Children about the Shooting

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources tailored to handling the aftermath of school crises and episodes of mass violence.

Bullying and your kids

Learn the signs your child is being bullied, what do do if they are, and what steps to take if your child is the bully.

What Really Happens in Therapy (The Mental Health Kind): Part 2 of 4

Learn how therapists get those fancy letters and periods after their names and find out what is important when choosing a therapist.

What really happens in therapy (the mental health kind)

There is often such a mystery about therapy (the mental health kind). This four part blog series will show what really happens inside the doors of a mental health clinic.