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Distance doesn’t mean isolation. If we all do what we can as quickly as we can and for as long as we can, we will come out of this together.

Is This a New Normal? A Mental Health Professionals’ Perspective on Living Through a Pandemic

Rachel Kitson, Ph.D. - April 13, 2020

Caregivers are an essential component of caring for people dealing with diseases, physical struggles, etc. With COVID-19, healthcare workers need our help.

3 Ways to Show Support for Caregivers Through COVID-19

Research shows the health effects of loneliness are comparable to risk factors such as smoking cigarettes! Social isolation can compromise quality of life.

Mental Health in Isolation: Should Loneliness Be Considered a Disorder?

Gratitude is just one component of overall mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Take a minute each day to reflect on 5 things you're grateful for.

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Alarmists have noted an increasing number of children who are being treated for "eco-anxiety". Eco-anxiety is a rational fear rooted in climate change...

What is Eco-Anxiety? How Climate Change is Impacting Children’s Mental Health and 3 Ways Parents Can Help

It can be scary when a friend shows signs of an eating disorder, and it can feel overwhelming trying to decide how you should handle the situation.

How to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

Melissa Miller, Psy.D. - March 4, 2019 0

In a world obsessed with physical appearance, it may be tempting to believe that we have very little control over how our children feel about their bodies.

5 Steps Parents Can Take to Promote a Positive Body Image...

Mara Teal, M.A. - February 27, 2019 0

Helping your child develop healthy habits at a young age can promote healthy eating for a lifetime, which can reduce their risk for eating disorders.

4 Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with...

Heidi Limbrunner, Psy. D., ABPP - February 26, 2019 0

Many loved ones and friends often struggle with knowing what to say to someone who is struggling with an eating disorder.

Supporting Friends or Loved Ones Struggling with an Eating Disorder

Lindsey McKeon, RD, LDN, MA - February 25, 2019 0

Auditory Processing Disorder, or APD, means that something is negatively affecting the brain’s ability to process or interpret auditory information.

What is Auditory Processing Disorder? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D. - January 23, 2019 0

Sexuality is a big part of the human experience and is often not addressed with teens and adults on the Asperger's and Autism spectrum.

Love, Romance, and Sexuality on the Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum

Dr. Frank Gaskill - January 15, 2019 0

Depression and suicide are through the roof; some estimates are that suicide is up 35%.I attribute this increase in part, not solely, to social media.

Social Media and Depression

Dr. Frank Gaskill - October 1, 2018 0

Evan as a cancer survivor, I can share with you that after your battle is won, the fear of reoccurrence may nag you for the rest of your life. Anxiety...

Challenging Anxiety Caused By Cancer

Emma Kate Wright, Ph.D. - August 13, 2018 0

One of those is the experience of intrusion symptoms or post-traumatic stress disorder, which look like recurrent and distressing memories of the event.

Intrusion Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Jennifer Fights, NCC, LPC - August 2, 2018 0

Normal Sleep Changes vs. Depression or Anxiety in Adolescence

Dr. Kristin Daley - July 16, 2018 0

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