Anxiety and Depression Among LGBTQ Youth
We live in a world where sexuality and gender is more discussed than ever before, especially among adolescents and teenagers. With resources and support like clubs, community organizers, social media, [...]
Different Types of Treatments To Address Anxiety
Being a parent is hard, there’s no doubt about it! On top of worrying about helping your child be successful in school, ensuring they are making friends, and preparing them [...]
5 Self-Soothing Strategies Your Child Can Use To Manage Their Mental Health
Managing mental health can be extremely difficult, from childhood into adulthood. It’s important to give children the tools to self-soothe early on so that they can better manage their mental [...]
Are You Ignoring Your Child’s Anxiety Symptoms?
Anxiety is an extremely common mental illness that affects over 4 million children between the ages of 3-17 in the U.S. alone. However, this disease can look different depending on [...]
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Does It Work?
If you have been seeking help for yourself or your child, you’ve likely heard of cognitive behavioral therapy. This is a very popular approach people use when suffering from mental [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Late-Onset OCD
Generally speaking, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that become obsessions and lead to compulsive behavior. To the best of our knowledge, it affects 1 [...]
Why A Clinical ASD Diagnosis Does Not Always Mean Educational Eligibility for Special Services
A clinical diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder can help your child’s life in a number of ways. For one thing, it adds clarity. With a proper diagnosis given, parents and [...]
Fall: A Season For Raising Awareness About Learning Differences
In 1985, the month of October was established as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.(1) The goal of this awareness month is to help the public better understand and support the estimated [...]
Recognizing Depression and Anxiety in Senior Citizens
Many people, even physicians and health care professionals, believe that depression and anxiety are normal parts of the aging process. However, these mental health conditions are not a typical part [...]
4 Misunderstood Symptoms of Depression
Depression is a commonly misunderstood condition, even with over 9% of adults in the U.S estimated to have a depressive illness. (1) These conditions can include major depression or persistent [...]