by Abby Koch | Nov 15, 2021 | Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, Behavior, Depression, Emotions, Mental Health, Sleep
While the cooler temperatures and shorter days of fall and winter mean relief from summer heat and sun, they can, for some people, bring mood changes. These changes may take the form of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during...
by Abby Koch | Oct 15, 2021 | Childhood
The start of the new school year should be a positive and exciting time for children, but for many, it also means a return to being bullied and the physical and mental health consequences that accompany it. Results of a study published in School Psychology Review...
by Abby Koch | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
While it is common for everyone to feel down or sad at times, a person whose symptoms last for more than two weeks may be having a major depressive episode, according to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Suicide is a serious...
by Abby Koch | Aug 15, 2021 | Childhood, Life skills
Parenting is hard, and the past year was especially challenging for parents of school-aged kids, as they struggled to juggle their children’s virtual school and the loss of many activities and in-person contact with friends. The goal of MASK (Mothers Awareness...
by Abby Koch | Jul 15, 2021 | Adolescents, Mental Health, school-age, Teens
Students and educators alike have been facing increased hardship this school year, navigating hybrid and remote learning environments while balancing schoolwork and other priorities. While individuals of all ages struggle with stress, research shows that teenagers are...
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