Work Stress: Common Sources and Ways to Manage
We spend 1/3 of our days at work. It’s no wonder that workplace stressors can have such a strong impact on both our physical and mental health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has documented the impacts of prolonged work stress in areas such...What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an effective, evidence-based treatment option for a number of mental health issues. It was developed by Marsha Linehan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington....
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato Nasal Spray Approved to Treat Suicidal People
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato has been approved as the first antidepressant for actively suicidal people, as doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about Covid-19’s effect on the mental health of Americans. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval means...
Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents
Understanding Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents Adolescence (the stage between 10 and 24 years) is a period of life characterized by heightened sensitivity to social stimuli and the increased need for peer interaction. The physical distancing measures...
Social and Emotional Development in Children
What is social and emotional development? Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. It’s easier to tell if your child is developing physically, but do you know if your child is developing the appropriate social and emotional skills? Supporting their...
At What Point Does Substance Use Become a Disorder or Addiction?
Drug use is prevalent in the US. According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 45% of Americans have tried marijuana, 50% illicit drugs, 60% cigarettes, and 80% alcohol at some point in their lives. We all use drugs—specifically, psychoactive substances,...
COVID-19 and Children’s Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as countries introduce measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines. The new realities of...
Aggression in Children
Aggression in children can take many forms: Angry tantrums; hitting, kicking, or biting; hot-headed outbursts that destroy property; cool-headed bullying; verbal attacks; attempts to control others through threats or violence. But, what sets children off? In some...
The impacts of trauma on child development
Traumatic experiences are common in childhood and adolescence and can have significant psychological effects on the child’s emotional well-being and overall development. Outcomes can be affected positively or negatively depending on responses and interventions. Humans...Contact us
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