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Identification of Health Literacy Needs for Children
Health Literacy is the navigation of the supports and services that treat disease and maintain wellness. Literacy includes the identification of the places, people, and professions that provide health care.
Navigating Childhood Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents
This article aims to provide practical tips for parents to navigate childhood anxiety, fostering a supportive environment for their children to thrive.
Cyberbullying Awareness: Protecting Your Child in the Digital Age
As our children navigate the digital landscape, it is crucial for parents to be aware of the potential risks and take proactive steps to protect their children from the harmful effects of cyberbullying.
Creating a Calm Down Kit for Anxious Kids: What to Include
A "Calm Down Kit" can be a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, and educators to help children navigate and cope with anxiety.
Tips For A Successful Holiday Season As A Loved One Of A Child With Mental Illness
There are several holidays this season and children including those with mental health conditions are challenged by the excitement and life interruption that the holidays offer. The holidays bring about changes in structure with school breaks and holiday preparations including meals, social gatherings, and gift-giving. The holidays also bring parental pressure to create a fantasy for the child and the desire for the perfect family experience. Maintaining a spirit of hope during the holidays is possible when tempered by realism, planning, and self-preservation.
Open Conversations: Talking to Your Child About Bullying Experiences
Bullying is a pervasive issue affecting children in various environments, including schools, playgrounds, and online spaces. It's essential for parents to engage in open conversations with their children about bullying to provide support and guidance. Persistent child bullying can significantly contribute to the development of anxiety in the victim, as the emotional and psychological impact of such experiences often create a sense of fear, isolation, and heightened stress. In this article, we will explore effective strategies for discussing bullying with your child, ensuring a supportive and open dialogue.
Art Therapy at Home: Creative Outlets for Emotional Expression
Art therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses creative techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative activities to help people explore their emotions, express themselves, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.
Support In Schools For Students With Mental Health Challenges
The mental well-being of school children is a complex and emotional issue. This article broadly addresses some of the issues that may impact students with mental-health related disabilities.
Mindful Parenting: Techniques to Create a Calm Home Environment and Support Childhood Anxiety
In today's fast-paced world, it is easy for parents to get caught up in the chaos and busyness of daily life. We are constantly bombarded with responsibilities, deadlines, and distractions that can make it difficult to create a calm and peaceful home environment for our children.
Legal Protections for Children with Mental Health Challenges
It's essential to understand that children with mental health challenges are entitled to the same legal protections as any other child. The law recognizes that these individuals may be more vulnerable and, therefore, deserve special consideration and protection.
Faith and Mental Health By Cassandra Boduch, MD, Medical Director, PsychPlus
Faith can have both positive and negative impacts on mental health, and its influences can vary broadly from one person to another. Read more.
Featured opinion-editorial by Jennifer Simas with forward by Linda Gordon
This featured opinion editorial explores a caregiver’s faith in general and in crisis. We are introduced to faith in action and faith as an overarching support for resilience in the midst of loving one with mental health challenges.
Harmonizing Faith and Science: Navigating Mental Health for Children with the Power of Belief
While faith provides solace and purpose, science equips us with knowledge and tools. This article delves into the harmonious convergence of faith and science, elucidating how this alliance can forge a comprehensive approach to tackling mental illness in children.
Redefining Facilitation: The True Role of Counselors, Hypnotherapists, and Brain Trainers
As a counselor, I introduce ideas; as a hypnotherapist, I create emotional experiences; and as a brain trainer, I encourage new awareness. In each case, providing service is key.
Supporting Children's Mental Health: Perspectives, Strategies, and Prevention
Child mental health is an issue that affects millions of children worldwide, and can have long-term consequences if not addressed properly. In this article, we will discuss different perspectives on child anxiety, bullying and mental health from parents, advocates and professionals.
Mental Health Emergencies: Navigating Challenges and Ensuring Good Outcomes
Mental health emergencies are a reality for parents, advocates, and patients with these conditions. These emergencies encompass various situations. Read more.
Empowering Parents of Babies & Toddlers to Improve Mental Health for the Whole Family
Children feed on the energy of the environment around them. They learn how to manage stress and anxiety from the modeling of the adults who care for them. Having the right strategies, routines, and tools in place can help parents lessen stress and anxiety for the whole family.
Empowering Families: Facing Childhood Mental Health Challenges Together
Tanya Trevett, M.Ed., Author, Speaker, Peer Parent, and Coach, stands at the forefront of mental health advocacy for families. She helps parents and children learn how to successfully navigate mental health challenges with less stress and more confidence, leading to a pathway of hope and healing.
Hope Is The New Normal, Caring For Family With Mental Illness.
In the new normal, we must adapt and adopt education, compassion, and patience. This is not easy as rebuffing those with mental health allows us to live in the delusion that we are unaffected. However, hope abounds
Working with Dr. Linda Gordon, a Child Mental Health Advocate
By understanding the significance of successful mental health care and wellness achievement, Dr. Gordon's consulting services aim to support children and their families in navigating life's challenges towards maintenance and effective illness management.