To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response
The mental health of today’s young people is reaching crisis levels. A recent CDC survey discovered that 37% of U.S. high school students reported regular mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Trevor Project,
I Didn’t Treat My Son’s Mental Illness. Now, We Both Face the Consequences.
This past Christmas, my husband gave me a journal to write down my dreams, goals and daily meditations. I filled almost every page, but I didn’t write about my dreams or goals. Instead, I
Understanding The Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Early warning signs often emerge at the onset or worsening of mental illness symptoms. Simply, put these warning signs are any thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that significantly impair day-to-day functioning — such as feeling excessively sad
To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response
The mental health of today’s young people is reaching crisis levels. A recent CDC survey discovered that 37% of U.S. high school students reported regular mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Trevor Project,
How I Talk About Mental Health with My Kids
Mental health — and mental illness specifically — can be very difficult to understand and navigate for anyone, but especially for children. Children, more so than adults, have difficulty processing emotions and psychological changes.
I Didn’t Treat My Son’s Mental Illness. Now, We Both Face the Consequences.
This past Christmas, my husband gave me a journal to write down my dreams, goals and daily meditations. I filled almost every page, but I didn’t write about my dreams or goals. Instead, I