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Vatican Conference: Revisiting Psychiatric Treatment of Children (Part 2)

Questioning Effectiveness, Safety of Psychotropic Drugs

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 112 hits

Long-term use of psychiatric medication increases the risk of becoming chronically symptomatic, says Robert Whitaker, a journalist and key note speaker at a Vatican conference on child health care. "The Child as a Person and as a Patient: Therapeutic Approaches Compared" was sponsored last weekend by the Pontific...

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Articles from section "Youth"

Rio to Have English-Speaking Welcome Center

Bishops of UK, US, Canada, Australia Collaborate in Initiative

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 155 hits

World Youth Day facilities in Rio de Janeiro, July 23-28, will include a special Welcome Center for English-Speaking pilgrims. The site will feature prayer and worship experiences, music, …

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Protecting the Child's Dignity in Health Care

Conference Examines the Importance of Holistic Medical Treatment of Children

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 807 hits

When children become ill, methods used to treat them should not only seek to heal the illness, but respect the intrinsic dignity and rights of those suffering. This message lies at the center …

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Priest Biking to Fundraise for Poor Brazilian Kids Going to WYD

Sending Funds to His Brother, a Missionary Priest

London, (Zenit.org) | 675 hits

A trio of brothers are showing family and Church solidarity with a 100-mile bike ride fundraising effort to support kids from a poor region of Brazil who want to attend next month's World …

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Pope's Q-and-A With Students of Jesuit Schools

"To work for the common good is a duty of a Christian!"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 897 hits

Here is a translation of the transcription of the q-and-a session Francis had with students from Jesuit schools. * * * Dear youngsters, dear young people! I prepared this address to give you, …

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US Bishops' Subcommittee Hosting Youth Day Contest

WYD Is 43 Days Away

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Staff | 474 hits

The US bishops' Subcommittee for the Church in Latin America is hosting a World Youth Day contest, as the worldwide youth event -- and the occasion for Pope Francis' first international trip …

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