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 health illnesses or need support for general life challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps struggling adults or children change their thought patterns and break the cycle […]
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 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children.(1) But like many disorders, it can come in a number of forms. One form of OCD is […]
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 teachers can better understand the child’s behaviors and how to support them. It can help your child better understand themselves and the way they navigate […]
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 1 in 5 students in the U.S who learn differently. (2) This month also coincides with Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month. Dyslexia is […]
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 of growing older.(1) In fact, according to the CDC, depression is found in 5% or less of senior citizens who do not require home health […]
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 depressive disorder, as well as bipolar disorder. (1) Teenagers and children also experience symptoms of depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental […]
The Effectiveness of Medication For Insomnia
Most everyone has had trouble falling or staying asleep at some point in their lives. People with chronic insomnia, however, regularly have difficulty sleeping. There are many different types of insomnia and many different causes. Certain medical conditions and medications can cause insomnia, but stress and poor sleep habits are two of the most common […]
Behavioral Issues That Might Arise From a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are head injuries that can be caused by a wide variety of situations. Car accidents, falls, firearm-related injuries, and experiencing violence, such as assault, are the most common reasons that people develop a traumatic brain injury.(1) Some other conditions, such as strokes or aneurysms, are considered brain trauma and can […]
Different Types of Therapies To Address Trauma
There has been increased awareness lately about childhood trauma. Parents and mental health professionals alike have worried about the impact that the COVD-19 pandemic has had on children, as well as adults. The pandemic brought and continues to bring numerous changes, including distancing from familiar friends, extended family, and schools. Students also saw terrifying news […]
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Supporting a Child With OCD
While obsessive-compulsive disorder usually first makes its appearance in the teen or young adult years,(1) OCD still affects an estimated 1 in 200 children. (2) Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder demonstrate a wide variety of symptoms that negatively impact their day to day lives. If your child has been diagnosed with OCD, or you suspect that […]