In: Depression

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How Parents Can Support a Child’s Mental Health

Updated on 3/25/25 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 4/18/25 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly half of Americans affected by mental health conditions do…

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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 5/2/25 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 04/07/25 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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Big Boys DO Cry: Masculinity as a Barrier to Mental Health

In the year 2020, what does it mean to “be a man”? There are many answers to that question depending on…

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How to Remove Toxic Relationships From Your Life to Improve Your Mental Health

Updated on 4/18/25 For many of us, it can be difficult to acknowledge when a relationship becomes toxic; however, if someone…

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