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What Does an Adolescent Psychiatrist Do? Mental Health in AdolescenceErgenlik
July 21, 2026

What Does an Adolescent Psychiatrist Do? Mental Health in Adolescence

An adolescent psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of mental health conditions in young people aged 12-18.

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Adolescent Peer Relationship Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide for ParentsErgenlik
July 20, 2026

Adolescent Peer Relationship Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Is your child feeling lost in their social world? Discover how adolescent peer relationship counseling with Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Eroğlu in Ankara helps teens navigate peer pressure, social anxiety, and toxic friendships through evidence-based support.

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Child Mental Health After Earthquakes and DisastersDiğer Durumlar
October 14, 2026

Child Mental Health After Earthquakes and Disasters

Fear, disturbed sleep and regression in children after an earthquake are ordinary reactions. Which symptoms pass, when professional support is needed, and what families can concretely do.

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Abdominal Pain and Headache in Children: Psychosomatic SymptomsDiğer Durumlar
October 12, 2026

Abdominal Pain and Headache in Children: Psychosomatic Symptoms

Abdominal pain that starts on school mornings and disappears at weekends is not invented. How psychosomatic pain arises, when medical investigation is essential, and what families should do.

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Gifted Children: Signs, Assessment and SupportGelişim ve Öğrenme
October 10, 2026

Gifted Children: Signs, Assessment and Support

Giftedness does not guarantee school achievement. Without support, boredom, perfectionism and loss of motivation are common; ability confers no immunity against difficulty.

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Substance Use in Adolescents: A Guide for ParentsErgenlik
October 8, 2026

Substance Use in Adolescents: A Guide for Parents

Punishment-based responses do not stop use; they lead to concealment and loss of family visibility. Use is an outcome; it does not stop lastingly unless its cause is addressed.

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Postnatal Depression and Its Effect on the BabyGelişim ve Öğrenme
October 6, 2026

Postnatal Depression and Its Effect on the Baby

Postnatal depression is not a weakness of character but a diagnosable, treatable condition. When treated, its effect on the baby is largely prevented.

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What Is Play Therapy for Children? A Comprehensive Parent GuideDiğer Durumlar
October 4, 2026

What Is Play Therapy for Children? A Comprehensive Parent Guide

Play is a child's natural language of expression. Play therapy is a structured method using that language; its effectiveness rests on accurate assessment and family participation.

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ADHD Medication: A Comprehensive Guide for ParentsDEHB
October 2, 2026

ADHD Medication: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Stimulants used under specialist supervision are not addictive; untreated ADHD is itself a factor raising later substance use risk. The decision needs accurate information.

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Grief and Loss in Children: How to Tell a Child About DeathAile ve Günlük Yaşam
September 30, 2026

Grief and Loss in Children: How to Tell a Child About Death

Concealing the truth to protect a child usually backfires. Children notice the change at home and fill the unexplained gap with scenarios of their own.

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Selective Eating and ARFID in Children: My Child Won't EatDiğer Durumlar
September 28, 2026

Selective Eating and ARFID in Children: My Child Won't Eat

Refusing new foods at a young age is an expected phase. But where restriction affects growth, nutrition or social life, the picture is assessed as ARFID and requires treatment.

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Self-Harm in Adolescents: A Guide for ParentsErgenlik
September 26, 2026

Self-Harm in Adolescents: A Guide for Parents

In most cases self-harm does not carry an intention to die; it is an attempt to regulate an unbearable emotion. Yet it strongly predicts later suicide risk and must not be minimised.

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