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Find articles and tips to help you navigate back-to-school with a child suffering from mental health or a learning disorder.

“The last thing you want to do is be accusatory or judgmental.”

World Suicide Prevention Day is held on September 11 every year. Not only does it erase the stigma around mental health and our struggles, but it also helps us to remember those we have lost to this epidemic. For many of us, World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that we can help and support […]

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Childhood emotional abuse and neglect are linked to more frequent disturbed dreams in adulthood. The study found that rumination mediates this relationship, while strong social support can lessen the impact of rumination on disturbed dreaming.

Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. But the emphasis on fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental health benefits it provides teenagers, say researchers, pediatricians, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.

Busses are about to be rolling out and children will be walking through school doors after more than two months away for summer break. As we get back into after school activities, it’s important that I highlight Sunflower House’s training programs so parents and caregivers are equipped with information on how to better support and … Continued

Childhood trauma shapes coping, leading to hypervigilance or retreat into a rich inner world. Healing requires balancing these responses through therapy and mindfulness.

Is depression a mental illness?Yes, clinical depression is a serious, but treatable, mental illness. It is a medical condition, not a personal weakness. It is also very common. Major depression is …

Picture credit: Pinterest Childhood trauma has an insidious way of haunting the mind, creating an inescapable loop of pain and fear that seems impossible to break free from. It’s a cruel irony — yo…

Guest columnist Dr. Brandan Gremminger: "If you or a loved one are presented with an option of receiving group treatment sooner than you can access one-on-one care, please know the research shows you aren’t settling for less. "

The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical activity can help defend against common health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Sports […]

Grief and loss, chronic illness, isolation an dementia are all risk factors that can make seniors more prone to depression. But oftentimes, mental health issues can go undetected in elderly people.

Painting, woodworking, writing: Whatever you turn to creatively, it could equal or exceed work in terms of maintaining mental health, new research shows.

Parents are reporting worse mental health for their children than they did a decade ago, but different groups of children are struggling with mental health in markedly different ways.

Emotional Incest is rarely discussed but may damage a child as much as actual incest. Learn what it is, the consequences, how to heal.

If you’re currently fighting depression, know that you’re not alone and it’s time to say goodbye to devastating feelings and find a way to recover. This blog helps you understand the signs of depression recovery.

No one is too far away to be cared for or to care. Inspiring those who support a friend living with mental illness.

The transition from summer break to school can be a stressful time that impacts students’ mental health.

The article discusses the risks of social isolation and loneliness among older adults, linking them to adverse health effects such as cognitive declin

It’s widely acknowledged that childhood traumas can profoundly influence various aspects of our adult lives. While we commonly recognize the most overt forms of adverse...

Many healthcare professionals continue to lack training on how to deal with the healthcare needs of people with serious mental illness.

Explore the mental health care debate: convenience of telehealth vs. human touch of in-person care. Find balance for effective wellness at Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry.

A sense of safety is paramount in trauma therapy, helping to form the foundation upon which healing can occur.

If a child doesn't feel safe, they won't disclose abuse. We need to ensure we understand this and listen to our kids in order for our kids to feel safe to disclose.

Discover the importance of self-care for mental health on our website. Find valuable tools and strategies to prioritize your well-being.

Need validation, information, interventions, and hope regarding complex trauma? Consider these books.

Grief brain fog is a misunderstood and distressing part of the grieving process, but it exists nonetheless. Know more about grief brain and its impact, here.