Understanding OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Behavior) in Youth

This animated content is aimed to be used by kids so as to help them better understand an OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) diagnosis, or if they are worried about troubling brain thoughts. It was originally posted on ChildMind.org. You can view the original post here. If you are a parent or caregiver looking for

By |2018-12-18T15:45:37-08:00December 18th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Understanding OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Behavior) in Youth

The Mental Health Journey of a Mother and Daughter

Mental health disorders affect as many as 1 in 5 U.S. children each year. The vast majority of mental health problems begin in adolescence, with depression being the most common. Many young people who need mental health treatment do not receive it. Sadly, even if mental health problems are identified, children often face challenges with stigma. We

By |2018-07-10T16:44:30-08:00July 10th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on The Mental Health Journey of a Mother and Daughter

Exercise Benefits Children Physically and Mentally

By Angelina Tala A physically active child is a healthy child. Physical activity strengthens a child’s muscles and bones, prevents excessive weight gain, and reduces the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. However, physical activity is also beneficial to the mental health of a child. Experts say physical activity allows children to have

By |2018-06-01T14:39:04-08:00June 1st, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Exercise Benefits Children Physically and Mentally

Strategies For Living And Working Well With ADHD

By Alexis Anderson | More than three-fourths of adults who had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as children, still experience symptoms—and no matter the setting, it’s a challenge every day. Starting from childhood, it’s critical for school counselors to use evidence-based interventions to help students with ADHD stay organized and manage their time. And those skills can translate

By |2018-01-24T16:29:41-08:00January 2nd, 2018|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Strategies For Living And Working Well With ADHD

13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down

It’s time for school. The bus will arrive any minute. Maybe today will be the day! But then you hear it: “Mom, I don’t want to go to school.” Your heart sinks. Here we go again. Every day it’s the same conversation. The same conversation that usually ends up in tears, missing the bus

By |2017-12-13T10:21:58-08:00July 12th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on 13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down

Mental Health Starts with Listening

By Kenny Baldwin When was the last time you considered how sound might impact your health?  Most of us only think about sound pollution when there’s a jackhammer outside our bedroom window, but it turns out what you listen to all day can affect your wellness. And since music is the most complex sound

By |2017-12-13T10:22:02-08:00June 21st, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mental Health Starts with Listening

Parenting with Brené Brown’s Guidelines for Living a Wholehearted Life

By Carolina Moxley Many of us spend much of our lives in perpetual search of greater happiness. Oftentimes we feel overwhelmed with the mounting demands and fast paced rhythm of modern life. And for those of us who have experienced trauma, are living with mental illness, or caring for a loved one with any

By |2017-12-13T10:22:19-08:00June 6th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Parenting with Brené Brown’s Guidelines for Living a Wholehearted Life

Zelda Williams Opens Up About Becoming A Mental Health Advocate After Her Father’s Death

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to remind you of the importance of mental health awareness and treatment. Help is always available. If you or someone you know is suffering, please ask for help. In San Diego county, the Access and Crisis Help line is available 24/7 and can

By |2017-12-13T10:22:26-08:00May 30th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Zelda Williams Opens Up About Becoming A Mental Health Advocate After Her Father’s Death

Treatment of Teens with ADHD

Unfortunately, no cure currently exists for ADHD. Therefore, treatment focuses on symptom management. Although the symptoms of ADHD may change with age, teens with ADHD still require treatment to target these symptoms and may require treatment into adulthood. Education is a necessary component to any treatment and provides teens and families with the tools

By |2017-12-13T10:22:43-08:00May 11th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Treatment of Teens with ADHD

Talkspace: Is Addiction a Mental Illness?

 Author: Tiffany Chi  Today, it’s widely accepted by major scientific associations that addiction is a medical illness. The National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA] and the American Psychiatric Association [APA] both define addiction as a “brain disease,” and the DSM-V lists criteria for classifying addiction as a mental health condition called “Substance Use Disorder.”However, it wasn’t always

By |2017-12-13T10:22:57-08:00May 5th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Talkspace: Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
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