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Differentiating Between Normal Stress and Signs of Depression or ADHD.
As part of National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and ADHD Awareness Month, it’s important to raise awareness about the distinctions between everyday stress and more serious mental health challenges, such as depression and ADHD. These conditions often present unique signs, but they can be overlooked in the hustle of daily life
The Impact of Social Media on Children and Adolescents
Social media has become a cornerstone of modern communication, particularly for children and adolescents. While it provides opportunities for connection and creativity, frequent use poses challenges to mental health, self-esteem, and real-life social skills. Understanding these effects and the role of parents, educators, and communities is crucial for fostering healthier habits.
Navigating the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Managing Stress and Nurturing Wellbeing.
The Holiday season is here, and we often find ourselves overthinking how to celebrate in a meaningful and less stressful way this year. Here are three things to avoid and three ideas and ground rules for family engagement: a focus on planning and clear communication. You can contribute to a more enjoyable and stress-free annual family holiday gathering focusing on positive interactions and creating lasting memories.
Do feelings of depression, helplessness, or anxiety have you off balance?
Stress related to life changes can affect all of us. A career setback, relationship difficulties, a breakup, separation or divorce, relocation, the passing of a loved one, the birth of a child, children leaving home, aging parents, aging pets, and our own health concerns can affect each of us differently. If stress, feelings of sadness or depression, helplessness, worries or anxiety, or other issues are interfering with your ability to function well at home, at work, or in your community, counseling can help.
Concerned about your child’s behavior at school, at home, in your community?
Our lives revolve around our children. We worry about them every day. We work hard to provide them a comfortable, safe haven. Despite our best efforts, we sometimes need help. If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior including episodes of excessive sadness, anxiety, anger or acting out, counseling is a good option. Neuropsychological and psychological testing can also help determine and manage any learning and/or attention problems.
Need help sorting through relationships and conflicts that challenge your family?
Family relationships are an important factor in mental health. Very little happens out of context or randomly. Many relationship and individual problems can occur because of family dynamics. Family counseling examines and sorts through the relationships, conflicts, and behaviors that are at the center of challenging family interactions. Working with a family’s patterns and behaviors can help reduce problems and improve interactions facing individual family members.