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The J. Flowers Health Institute Blog
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Youth & Adolescent Care
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Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is becoming an obesity epidemic. It’s the #1 preventable disease amongst children around the globe. The World Health Organization reports that there are over 42 million obese children in the world under the age of five. Despite this, the situation only continues to get worse. Why? And how can we diagnose and fix…
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Adolescent Depression – Diagnosis and Treatment
As we get older, our ability to deal with problems and setbacks evolves. Sometime around age 25, our brains fully develop. Even with that evolved maturity, though, we adults can still buckle under the weight of depression. At times, depression can even feel inescapable.
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Stop Self Harm in Adolescents
Self-harm can be alarming and can have a negative effect on those who engage in the practice, as well as on their friends and family. Learning about the reasons behind self-inflicted injury can help us learn to recognize and stop self harm. One of the first things to do if you think your child is…
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Adolescent Screenings and Evaluations
Why are adolescent screenings so important? How do they help children heal and stay well? Adolescent screenings are used by health professionals to assess the overall health of a child and to pinpoint problems to treat.