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The Mental Health Crisis of Today’s Youth—The Hidden Culprit Every Parent and Therapist Should Know About

Mad in America

For the most part, parents put pressure on their children to succeed academically because they understand that education equals opportunity, and they want their children to have a better life. The tendency is for parents to repeat the same parenting styles that shaped their own upbringing.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Understanding selective mutism is essential for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who work with children. Children with SM may have a genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders, and environmental factors such as parenting style, trauma, or stress can trigger the onset of SM [3].