Managing Impulsivity in Children: Tips and Tools
Many parents and teachers struggle with excessively impulsive and inattentive children. They wonder if the child is choosing to be oppositional, defiant, and intentionally disobedient, or if the child truly cannot control their behavior. They may even question whether their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Parents and teachers assume that the child cognitively… Read more »
Neurofeedback for Depression & Other Mental Health Issues
When we struggle with depression, sleep, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD, we typically think of traditional talk therapy and/or medications as the first option to consider from the different types of therapies offered for mental health. Mental health struggles affect millions across the world each year, and individuals struggling with attention, fatigue, low motivation, and blue… Read more »
What is Neurofeedback Therapy?
What is Neurofeedback therapy? Neurofeedback therapy is an outpatient, FDA, non-invasive, no-side effects, evidence based EEG training process that enhances our functioning and performance in multiple domains. We all have brainwaves (Alpha, Beta, Theta, etc.), that when moving and connecting in optimal healthy fast and slow moving brain wave activity, our brain functions at its… Read more »
Back to School: Tips on Staying Mentally Well
Mental health conditions are becoming more prevalent among our youth, and the CDC reports that one in three high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This is an alarming 40% increase from youth mental health trends in 2009. Most adults will assume that youth is filled with innocence and joy. Unfortunately, the CDC points… Read more »
Are Your Kids Worried About School Shootings?
KEY POINTS Many children are experiencing significant anxiety and distress about returning to school. Conversations with kids about school shootings can include asking what they understand about the phenomenon and what support they need. The United States has had the most school shootings worldwide since 2009. In a recent investigative report, Education Week provides us with some… Read more »
Mental Health Resources for Teens and College Students
An interdisciplinary approach to cope with depression and anxiety. Mental health professionals often use medications and talk therapy as gold standards for interventions. Research also focuses on therapy and medications, giving them the stamp of “FDA approved” and “evidence-based.” Unfortunately, this rather narrow approach to a myriad of mental health struggles keeps clients in the… Read more »
The Effectiveness of Pet Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy
As the rates of depression and anxiety soar amongst children, adolescents, college students, and adults, the waiting lists for psychiatrists and psychologists continue to grow. Instead of waiting helplessly for months on end, we should take a closer look at pet therapy and equine assisted therapy for coping, resilience, hope, and healing. Research demonstrates that… Read more »
Depression Rates Soar in College Students
Our next generation of college students are stumbling and falling blindly as the pandemic swirls chaos around them. Separated from their families, isolated in dorms, engulfed with sicknesses, and chronic confusion between online and in-person classes, these young adults are revealing dangerously high levels of escalating depression and suicide. Simultaneously expected to keep pace with participation in classes,… Read more »
5 Things You Should Do for a Better Quality of Life
Guest Post by Dorothy Watson, Mental Wellness Center We all have a few bad habits — but sometimes a minor behavioral pattern can morph into a larger one that affects your quality of life. Consider looking for ways to improve your outlook if you notice yourself engaging in any of the habits listed below. If… Read more »
Types of Therapies for Mental Health: A Biopsychosocial Approach
Mental health treatment has typically focused on medications and therapy as gold standards for interventions. Most of our research is also highly focused on therapy and medications, giving it the stamp of ‘FDA approved’ and ‘evidence-based’. Unfortunately, this rather narrow approach to a myriad of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, tics, ADHD, and… Read more »