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 »
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 »
Summer Fun: Heal, Empower, and Rejuvenate Your Kids
Harness the summer to revitalize your kids and family and shake off the blues. KEY POINTS After a difficult year, a rejuvenating summer may help children ward off depression and anxiety. This summer, it may be best to avoid academically-focused classes aimed at catching up or speeding ahead. Summer opportunities may be found at schools,… Read more »
Warning Signs: Depression and Anxiety During The Holidays
With Covid-19 on the rise, so is depression, anxiety, and self-harm amongst children and teenagers. With the holidays around the corner, the void of in-person friendships, school parties, family gatherings, and travel, and the ongoing absence of group sports and extracurriculars continue to place our children at significant risk for depression and anxiety. In the past 3 weeks in my practice, I have had a notable… Read more »
Going Back to School in a World of Uncertainty
Coping With Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD Going back to school in a world of uncertainty can wreak havoc on kids and families. Children, adolescents, and family members may be at risk for anxiety and depression in the fluid and unstable environment of the pandemic. It is important that parents, teachers, pediatricians and nurses, and caregivers recognize the signs of depression and anxiety… Read more »