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Dr. Heather Huszti

Helping children cope with mass violence

April 1, 2021

mother comforting young child by stroking his head

Incidents of mass violence can affect the entire community. Get insight from a pediatric psychologist into how to help kids cope.

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How living through a pandemic can affect children’s mental health

May 28, 2020

Taking care of your mental health, and your children’s mental health is particularly important during a crisis such as the pandemic.

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Talk Openly To Your Kids About Bullying

October 2, 2019

CHOC offers the following tips to help you start a conversation with your child about bullying, plus guidelines to help you protect your child

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Bullying Mental Health Psychology Dr. Heather Huszti

How teens can deal with bullying: Teen advisers weigh in

August 13, 2019

One in five students age 12-18 in the U.S. have experienced bullying. CHOC teen advisers and CHOC psychologists weigh in on how to help.

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Depression and Suicide Prevention: Know the Warning Signs

May 20, 2016

Dr. Heather Huszti, chief psychologist at CHOC, offers insight on the warning signs of depression and suicide in children and adolescents.

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