Citation

Karnick PM. Nurs. Sci. Q. 2018; 31(2): 131-133.

Affiliation

North Park University, Chicago, IL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0894318418755735

PMID

29566623

Abstract

Childhood should be a carefree and happy time. Some children, however, experience feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral and mental health conditions. Healthcare providers need to develop a keen eye and an understanding demeanor to aid children and identify their needs and concerns. By providing a warm, inviting area for children to express their feelings and being with them in true presence, children may be more forthcoming in providing information about what they value.

Language: en

Keywords

children’s health; depression; humanbecoming; suicide