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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? . The reasons children bully can be difficult to pinpoint.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

As a result, we have transformed youth residential centers into Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs). KVC has recognized the need to provide residential services as a treatment type, not as a living situation for children.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A major life event such as divorce or disability. Alcohol or drug abuse. Trauma associated with physical or sexual abuse, sexual orientation (LGBTQ+), racism, or war. Nervous Breakdown and Substance Abuse Similar to depression, a nervous breakdown can push someone to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs.