Keeping tabs on the untouchables

Article Abstract:

It has become common in the UK for communities to strongly protest against the prospect of having a paedophile living in their midst. Convicted paedophiles who are released from prison may find that they cannot settle down to live a normal life, and could even find that their life is in danger, especially if mob rule is allowed to emerge. It is clear that children need to protected from paedophiles, possibly through banning paedophiles from having contact with children. However, paedophiles also need to be protected from mob rule.

Public opinion, Child sexual abusers

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Relief from the patterns of children's obsessions

Article Abstract:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is most commonly associated with adults, but a growing number of children in the UK are now being treated for this condition. Indeed, it is now known that many adults with OCD began to display symptoms in childhood. The main approaches to treating OCD are medication and behaviour therapy. Medication is in the form of drugs which act on the brain chemical serotonin, known to be imbalanced in OCD sufferers.

Psychological aspects, Children, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder

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A breath of fresh air for children with asthma

Article Abstract:

Pilgrims School is a unique school offering education and medical care for 43 pupils who suffer from severe asthma or eczema, or often both conditions. The 21,000 pounds sterling a year fees are paid by the local authority of the child concerned, and the pupils are given round-the-clock care and monitoring. Many of the children have missed a lot of schooling, and need to be helped to control their condition.

Asthma in children, Childhood asthma

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