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...
by Abby Koch | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Triggers like life events, changes in the season and other mental health issues can bring on different types of depression — but they’re all treatable if you recognize each of the different signs of depression. We all feel sad or stressed sometimes. “Sometimes...
by Abby Koch | May 15, 2021 | Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Illness
Depression is a big problem that plagues not only adults but children as well. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, there are ways for you to help them. The sooner the problem is recognized and treated, the less severe the effects will be on the...
by Abby Koch | Apr 15, 2021 | Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health has many faces. You wake up and feel anxious, worried, not motivated, tired, or hopeless. You might want to work on your goals and get things done but you don’t know why you can’t do it. Dealing with mental health can cause different types of...
by Abby Koch | Mar 15, 2021 | Adults, assistance, Mental Health, therapist, treatment
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all part of our mental health, and this greatly affects our thinking, feelings, behavior, and how we cope with challenges in life. Our mental health determines how well we handle stress, how we make choices, and...
by Abby Koch | Feb 15, 2021 | Activity, Adults, Advice, Happiness
Can a simple question game save your marriage? According to Niro Feliciano, a cognitive therapist and author of the podcast “Coping With The New Normal of COVID-19,” it can. She said it’s not uncommon for couples in long-term relationships to stop asking...
by Abby Koch | Jan 15, 2021 | Activity, Adults, Advice, Antidepressant, Behavior, Cardiovascular Health, Change, Exercise, Exercise/Fitness
Try Setting Open Goals for your New Year’s Resolution It’s that time of year when many of us are setting goals for the year ahead. The most common New Year’s resolution—set by 59% of us—is to exercise more.But research suggests the way we typically set...
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