It is all too familiar the feelings of nervousness and panic students feel as they are wrapping up their school year. It can seem almost impossible to avoid extra stress. Here are some ways to let go of that stress to be more productive, and overall happier during the final months of school.
Read MoreSeeking out and starting a mental health treatment such as a counselor or a psychiatrist can be a very intimidating task. It is difficult to know who would be right for you. Luckily, there are plenty of people along the way to help you out, and all the decisions are not just on your shoulders.
Read MoreMental health as a whole can be a touchy subject for anyone. In recent years, people are more likely to speak out about their struggles. However, it was not up until recently that the fact men have a worry of sharing their struggles has come to light. The fact is that everyone goes through something, and it is not limited by gender, race, or age.
Read MoreWe all know someone affected by Breast Cancer. It is known to affect 1 in 8 women. Breast Cancer is also the second leading cause of death for women.
Read MoreThey say that the magic happens outside of your comfort zone. However, stepping out of our comfort zones can be a very difficult thing to muster up.
Read MoreAs you have gotten older, you have probably noticed your life becoming very different as each chapter unfolds. For example, as we get older and life goes on, it is harder to stay in contact with dear friends.
Read MoreIt seems that every year there is the expectation of the classic, “New Year’s Resolution.” This can come with a lot of pressure, and as we all know, a lot of people find it difficult to follow through.
Read MoreWe all know the feeling that comes around during January where the Holidays are over, so now what? It’s cold outside and we are more inclined than ever to just sit around inside.
Read MoreAt its fundamental basis, sexual abuse describes an adult who has enough of a dominant position over a child or adolescent that he or she coerces the child or adolescent into a sexual activity of some kind.
Read MoreAfter a traumatic event such as rape or sexual assault, most victims experience physical and emotional reactions. These can happen immediately or they can be delayed weeks or even months afterward.
Read MoreI am sure that you have seen the popular statistic strewn across social media that proclaims 22 veterans take their own lives every day, and people bemoaning the poor treatment options for the PTSD from which many of them suffer. However, did you know that PTSD is a mental disorder that is not just seen in veterans?
Read MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that some people experience after witnessing or living through a distressing or dangerous event.
Read MorePeople dealing with substance abuse issues can rarely quit by just “trying harder”. The reality is that drugs can change the chemistry of the user’s brain, which changes the way they think, feel, and make decisions.
Read MoreMany Americans of different races, ages, or sex experience a mental illness at one point or another in their lives. This general experience is no different for individuals of sexual orientations outside of heterosexuality.
Read MoreMany life changes are specific to senior citizens. A lot of these changes can cause senior citizens to experience anxiety or depression.
Read MoreIt’s probably a surprise when you don’t see the teenagers in your life entertaining themselves with a smartphone, tablet, computer, or video game. Often they’re texting, sharing, trolling, and scrolling on social media apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Read MoreYou may be able to put off allowing your kid to use popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for now, but only for so long. One thing you definitely don’t want is for social media to become “forbidden fruit.”
Read MoreA typical scenario you have encountered may look like this: Jason, a 13-year-old 7th grader, is in trouble yet again. He flipped off his teacher and called her a bad name after she politely asked him to change seats. She sends him down to the principal, AGAIN, for behavioral intervention.
Read MoreNo parent ever wants to find out that their child is being bullied. Often, they think, “Well if the parent of the bully would just step in and do something about it, everything would be solved.” Often times it is not that simple.
Read MoreAs parents, it is hard to top the horrible gut feeling when your daughter comes up to you and says, “Mom, I cried in the bathroom at school today because two girls in my class said I’m weird for being in ballet.” or perhaps when your son says to you, “I don’t want to go to baseball because the boys on the team say I throw like a girl.”
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