News & Articles
Includes the latest news on Orchard Park Hospital as well as articles on the important topics that impact children's mental health, written by our expert staff

Grief and Children: Understanding How Kids Process Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can take many forms and, for some, last a long time. While adults often recognize the well-known five stages of grief (Denial, Anger,

Understanding Encopresis in Children
Encopresis is a condition defined by the repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places, such as clothing or on the floor. These episodes may occur voluntarily or involuntarily and are

Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?
It’s not unusual for children and teens to go through a period where they don’t want to attend school. In fact, many kids between the ages of 5-7 (starting elementary

Dealing with Grief and Loss
Grief touches all of us at some point in life, and it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable. At Orchard Park Hospital, we believe it’s important to provide compassionate guidance

Understanding Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Closer Look at Causes, Symptoms, and Support
Conduct Disorder (CD) is a serious mental health condition that affects children and teenagers. It is defined by a consistent pattern of behavior in which a young person violates the

The Power of Boundaries: Building Stronger Families
At Orchard Park Hospital, we believe that healthy families are the foundation of healthy communities. One of the most important tools for building strong, connected families is the establishment of