7 Steps to Help Manage Children’s Holiday Stress
Children usually look forward to winter holidays with joy and enthusiasm. Sometimes, however, holidays can bring stressors that are new and overwhelming for kids. Kids experience stress during the holidays for a number of reasons. For one, when the adults around them experience greater than normal levels of stress, kids mimic the model. Additionally, the […]
How to Help Someone You Love with Depression
Depression is a complex and challenging mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If you know someone who suffers from depression your support and understanding can be a lifeline for them in their journey toward healing. There are ways you can show your support when someone you love is suffering with depression by being there for them, offering practical advice, and showing empathy, patience, and understanding.
Building a Life of Balance
Finding balance in life is important and it can have a positive impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. The first step to finding balance is to prioritize what matters to you and not to compare yourself to others. create a schedule, learn to say no, and be flexible and kind to yourself.
Social Comparison and Body Image in Children
Social comparison, an inherent human trait, manifests early in childhood. Children’s self-perception is molded by a myriad of influences, including their perception of their own bodies.
The interplay between social comparison and body image in children is of paramount importance, as it can significantly impact their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and overall development.
Teaching Your Child How to Make Friends
Whether a large group or close-knit few, having a circle of friends is crucial in life. For children it is especially important as they learn social skills and navigate interactions with people outside of their family. Feeling like they belong and have a support system is crucial for kids. Some children may make friends easily […]
Early Warning Signs and Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a crisis that isn’t limited by age, location, economic standing, or financial success. The crushing truth is that intrusive suicidal thoughts can be lurking in anyone’s mind, and oftentimes it’s difficult to identify. Sadly millions of people each year die by suicide, and that number is rising in children and young adults. The […]
A Look at the Latest Suicide Data and Change Over the Last Decade
We are focused on being a resource about mental health. This article talks about a troubling trend that has started to happen over the past decade: a consistent increase in suicide rates. This trajectory raises a lot concerns about the mental health of teens and adults. We need to make a greater effort to understand […]
Free family mental health, wellness nights for CCSD families
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Ten to 20 percent of adolescents report dealing with mental health issues, according to Parent Guidance therapists. The Clark County School District is working with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide mental health resources and weekly webinars with mental health professionals. “Our hope is that every family knows where and how […]
A Back to School Mental Health Checklist for School Leaders
Summer is almost over the moment it begins, so for school administrators it’s never too early to get ready for back-to-school. As school systems all over the country prepare for students to return to the classroom, it’s more important than ever to make sure everyone is ready for the mental health needs of Staff Your […]
Mountainair Public Schools Partners with ParentGuidance.org to Promote Student Mental Well-Being
Mountainair Public Schools in central New Mexico is committed to the mental well-being of its students. In order to provide the best possible support for students, the district has partnered with ParentGuidance.org, a leading provider of online mental health resources for families. Superintendent Dawn Apodaca says that the partnership with ParentGuidance.org was a natural fit […]