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Long-term physical conditions can put kids at risk of psychological problems
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Long-term physical conditions can put kids at risk of psychological problems
Wednesday 18 July 2018, 01:00 AM

MENTAL HEALTH
Children with chronic illnesses risk developing psychological problems, especially anxiety and depression; early identification and treatment may improve longer-term mental and physical health-related outcomes. Hiran Thabrew writes
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Children with chronic illnesses risk developing psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and sub
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