As the excitement and anticipation of a new school year fill the air, many children and parents also grapple with the unique challenges that returning to school can bring. Its essential to stay informed about the latest research on kids…
Signs That a Loved One is Struggling Emotionally: Recognizing and Supporting Their Journey
Emotional struggles can be difficult to identify, especially when it comes to our loved ones. It is crucial to pay attention to the well-being of those around us, as emotional distress can impact their overall quality of life. In this…
Teens and Adolescents: Mental Health Struggles are Increasing
The Mental Health Crisis in Teens and Adolescents The teenage years are often seen as a time of life full of joy, growth, and exploration. While this is true, there are also a lot of mental health struggles that come…
Post-COVID Back to School Tips
As the leaves begin to change color and cooler temps descend upon us, kids across the country are heading back to school. This year, many will feel excited yet apprehensive at the same time. Covid was a stressful time for everyone and kids were hit particularly hard...
Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression and Getting Help
The birth of a child is a wondrous and glorious thing. Until you bring that baby home and are responsible for keeping it alive on zero sleep for weeks and weeks. Add to this already trying scenario is the hormonal cocktail the new mother is living with and you...
Sleep as a New Mom: 4 Strategies to Restful, Restorative Sleep
Life before the baby came was so different. You were cleaner. You ate out more often. And the hours and hours of sleep you used to take for granted! If you’ve recently had a baby and are having a hard time getting enough rest each night, you’re not alone....
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in Children
For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack...
“Failure to Launch” Syndrome
Do you have an adult child still living at home, long after you expected them to move out? Are you having trouble getting your adult child to maintain employment or help out around the house? Does your adult child spend a lot of time playing video games, or hanging...
October is National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a time when clinicians and their communities come together to spread awareness and combat mental illness. By working together, we can all promote the importance of mental health screenings while...
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families
If you asked any of us a year ago what would life be like in 2020, it’s doubtful anyone would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic, replete with lockdowns and self-quarantining. At the beginning of the year, some families might have thought of being...