by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Aug 14, 2017 | Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Teenagers |
Adults who take out their anger on children rarely are truthful about the source of that anger and hostility. Some shift the blame unfairly to their punching bag of choice, placing the burden of their actions, as well as the reasons for the actions, on the child.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jul 18, 2017 | Anger, Childhood Depression, Kids, Relationships, Teen Eating Disorders, Teenagers |
Have you ever been so mad at someone (it doesn’t have to be a parent) that it’s all you could think about? Every time you were around that person, you kept thinking about how mad you were. You didn’t want to be around that person.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 20, 2016 | Anxiety, Causes, Childhood Depression, Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment, Happiness, Health Articles, Mental Health |
What’s wrong with me? When his coworkers found out about Mark’s promotion — something he hadn’t even applied for — they slapped his back, shook his hand, and gave him high fives. Mark couldn’t figure out why he didn’t feel... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 6, 2016 | Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment, Health, Health Articles, Mental Health, Nutrition, Recovery |
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Is there a link between your diet and your mental health? The rate of mental health issues among our population is on the rise – the World Health Organization forecast depression to be the number one disease on earth... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 18, 2016 | Childhood Depression, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized |
As we discussed in Part 1 of this post, the teenage years can be difficult, and they can produce adolescent behaviors that have been fairly consistent across generations. For parents, knowing what to look for, and having a better understanding of what it all means,... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jan 12, 2016 | Addictions, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Childhood Eating Disorders, Eating disorders, Kids, Stress, Weight |
You may be over forty, but most of us have one stubborn little kid rattling around inside. This “kid” represents some unfilled childhood need. And until we either fill or let go of that need, there he or she stays—never aging, always demanding. Kids like to eat junk... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Aug 31, 2015 | Anger, Anxiety, Causes, Childhood Depression, Depression, Depression Recovery, God, Happiness, Mental Health, Relationships |
Accepting the truth in your life means you must come to accept the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. First, there comes an acceptance of the truth in your life that is causing you pain and is the source of your anger. This is the first step in the... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Aug 18, 2015 | Anger, Anxiety, Causes, Childhood Depression, Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment, Happiness, Health, Mental Health, Stress |
In overcoming depression, one of the main areas you may need to change is the way you view life. For example, if you believe that life consistently treats you unfairly, then the inevitable ups and downs of life are filtered through that perception.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 1, 2015 | Abuse, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Childhood Eating Disorders, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Teenagers |
One of the deepest needs of children is consistency, including the certain knowledge that they are unconditionally accepts and valued by those who love them. Small children crave the repetitive, constant nature of certain stories in which the same words or phrases are... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 23, 2015 | Causes, Childhood Depression, Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment |
We live in a society where the opportunities for a vibrant, fulfilling life have never been greater. We have more, we understand more, and we control more than ever before. Our choices are staggering. It would seem our reasons for optimism are vast. Yet research... by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Dec 30, 2010 | Childhood Depression, Depression |
It is believed that as many as five percent of people under the age of 18 suffer from clinical depression during their childhood or teen years.
