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How Parents Can Support a Child’s Mental Health

Updated on 4/14/2023 As parents, it’s important to ensure that our children feel supported through each stage of development. While professional...

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Online Resources for Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety

Updated on 09/18/23 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly half of the 60 million people in the...

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Suicide Prevention in the Age of COVID-19

COVID-19 has touched the lives of all of us in some way. It is important to shed light on the risk...

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How to Recognize and Deal with Cyberbullying

It has been months now that we have been getting used to the “new normal” of adjusting our lives during a...

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What Not to Say to a Friend with Depression

Updated on 07/13/23 In 2016, I was diagnosed with atypical depression. Though I had experienced depression symptoms for years prior to...

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How Educators Can Spot Depression and Anxiety in Virtual Classrooms

For students, their parents and educators, the world of education has been turned upside down. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many...

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Managing Mental Health During Social Movements and Civil Unrest

Civil unrest is defined legally as “acts of violence and disorder detrimental to the public law and order. It includes acts...

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Does Screen Time Affect Mental Health?

Updated on 08/02/23 Today you can do almost anything from your smartphone. You can watch your favorite movie, read a new...

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Summertime Sadness

Updated on 06/29/23 When I think of summer, some thoughts that come to mind include sun, cookouts, the beach, vacation, and...

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This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and this content is to provide an overall understanding of mental health disorders. These disorders are very complex, and this post does not take into account the unique circumstances for every individual. For specific questions about your health needs or that of a loved one, seek the help of a healthcare professional.

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