We all want the best for our children. But, that can be difficult with circumstances like family stress, living in an unhealthy community, or dealing with anxiety during a global pandemic. The good news is that there are simple, yet effective, ways that you can help st...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 40 million American adults struggle with an anxiety disorder. If you’re in this group, you know that anything from your commute, workload, meeting deadlines, personal problems, or health conc...
Subconsciously, you may admit that your self-care is important. Despite this, you brush it off because you simply don’t have the time. But, would you do the same thing if you broke your arm or came down with a serious ailment. Of course, you wouldn’t. You would seek tr...
According to a new CDC report, 11% of Americans seriously considered suicide in June. Even more disturbingly, the highest rates among suicide ideation were among 18- to 24-year-olds (25%) and unpaid caregivers for adults (30%). To put that in perspective, that is three...
It’s common for children to be anxious during the start of a new school year. After all, they’re worried about their appearance, who they’ll sit with at lunch, what their teacher will be like, and if they’ll understand their new classes. And, if they’re beginning the y...
According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health published in August 2019, an estimated 164.8 million people aged 12 or older in the United States (60.2 percent) were past-month substance users (i.e., tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs). That does not mean...
The beginning of a new school year is always stressful. However, returning to school following a disaster or emergency will only heighten your children’s fears, worries, and anxieties. This is particularly true as your children return to school during the coronavirus p...
Worrying is a natural part of life. However, when you let it consume you, it can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health. It can also prevent you from enjoying the moment and even damage your relationships.
At the same, worrying can be a powerful asset w...
According to one study, one in six children has a mental illness. If you believe that your child is one of the millions of children struggling with their mental health, the most important thing that you can do as their parent is the educate yourself. This way you can s...
