ADHD and Attention
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurological conditions in children and represents the most common reason that children are referred for support services in school. Children who are diagnosed...
Read More »What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to danger, the body’s automatic fight-or-flight response that is triggered when you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a challenging situation, such as a job interview, exam, or first...
Read More »What is Teen Depression?
The teenage years can be really tough and it’s perfectly normal to feel sad or irritable every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become so intense that you feel overwhelmingly...
Read More »How to Know When Your Child Might Need Your Help
If your teenage child is dealing with anxiety, depression or any other mental health concern right now, you’re not alone. More than a year after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joined with other organizations...
Read More »The Crucial Role Family Plays in Treatment of Adolescent Mental Health
As a parent, watching your child struggle with mental health issues can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever face. Feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how best to support your child when...
Read More »Teens Should Know Mental Health Coping Skills
The teen years are difficult for almost every teenager, and some of this difficulty stems from their lack of coping skills. Often, when there are teen coping skills, these young people turn to harmful behaviors,...
Read More »The Impact of Mental Health on Academic Performance
Mental health is an essential component of student success. Students struggling with poor mental health will face overall poor academic outcomes. According to a student survey, over 50% of students at every high school grade...
Read More »How Nutrition Affects Teens’ Mental Health
Research reveals the power of particular nutrients to increase our well-being. What we eat and how we eat it are closely associated with our emotions and mental health. A growing body of research is revealing...
Read More »What Is OCD?
OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions (also called rituals). People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions. Cognitive behavioral...
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