3 Children’s Movies To Start a Discussion About Mental Health
As parents, it’s easy to hope that your children won’t struggle with the same pressures that you do: anxiety, depression, mental health crises…you want to protect your child from all of that. But the truth is that mental illness is a very real thing, even for children. Data collected between 2016-2019 showed that roughly 5.8 […]
How To Respond If Your Teen Tells You They’re Having Suicidal Thoughts
One of the most frighting things that a parent can face is a child that is showing signs of suicide. Mental health concerns are on the rise, specifically for children ages 13-18. The pandemic and forced social withdrawal have negatively impacted children across the world, so it is especially important to keep a close eye […]
What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy?
If you are seeking therapeutic support for your child, you have likely heard of parent-child interaction therapy. This is a unique form of treatment that involves both the parent and the child collaborating with one another in order to form a successful and productive relationship. There are many reasons why therapists might recommend this method […]
Celebrating Neurobehavioral Milestones With Your Child
If you are a parent of a child with a neurobehavioral disability, you know just how important every little milestone can be. When your child shows progress, this indicates that you as a family are taking a step in the right direction towards helping them live a life that is more in their control. You […]
Destigmatizing OCD: 5 Myths About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
If your child suffers from OCD, you know about all of the myths associated with this mental health condition. As you work with your child and their pediatrician to come up with the best treatment plan possible, it is important to focus on the facts and weed out skepticism. In this article, we will explore […]
Does Your Child Have Social Phobia?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has made social situations a lot more challenging for us all. For children who already suffer from social phobias, transitioning back to normal life can seem nearly impossible. If your child has been showing signs of having social anxiety, it might be time to double-tap on this issue and take a closer […]
How Do Children Respond To Mental Telehealth Services?
Mental health is extremely important and luckily, this topic is being spoken about more freely in recent years. Taking care of your mind is equally as important as caring for your body (or even more so, at times)! Over the past two years of pandemic life, children have had to face exceptional challenges. From being […]
Less Noticeable Symptoms of Depression in Children
Depression impacts a huge percentage of the young and old population across the U.S. and the world. However, noticing warning signs in children who are already enduring hormonal changes and friendship struggles can be a challenge. In this article, we will explore some of the less noticeable signs of depression you might notice in children. […]
What Are the Best Ways to Treat Depression In Children?
Are you worried that your child may be showing signs of depression? If so, you’re not alone. This is an unfortunate yet common issue parents face. It can be frightening if your child shows signs of mental illness. It is estimated that about 3.2% of children and adolescents in the United States suffer from depression.(1) […]
7 Things Not To Say To a Child Struggling With Mental Illness
Is your child suffering from a mental illness preventing them from succeeding in everyday tasks? This can be extremely hard for you to navigate as a parent, as mental health is a difficult topic of conversation to have with a child. You likely feel helpless, confused, and even frustrated at times, but it’s important to […]