Information on creating and managing mental health in children.
The distinction between depression and grief may seem ambiguous. That’s because often the symptoms mirror each other. Symptoms such as: Lack of motivation Sadness Low energy Difficulty concentrating Hopelessness Irritability and anger Avoiding social situations Some statements people make even sound similar: “I don’t want to go on” or “I just want to be [...]
Have you wondered "how can I help my depressed child?" Depression is a condition that can affect a child’s ability to connect with friends and family, enjoy normal daily activities, attend and concentrate in school, and enjoy childhood. Proper diagnosis and a treatment plan with a licensed therapist is a good start; but [...]
Mindfulness is not obscure or exotic. It’s familiar to us because it’s what we already do. Mindfulness is not something new. We already have the capacity to be present, so no big changes to who we are. We can cultivate these innate qualities with simple practices that are scientifically demonstrated to benefit [...]
The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection and resolution setting, right? More than half of New Year’s resolutions fail. Sometimes we are over achievers. Sometimes we don’t know what change can really look like when it arrives. Keep reading below for information on how making new year's resolutions stick [...]