There are many reasons to focus on the mental health of kids when they are preparing to go back to school. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that students with poor mental health have an increased risk of absences [...]

As the summer months start to get underway, not everyone enjoys the warmer weather and more opportunities for socializing. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. This condition can interfere with one’s [...]

The ADHD-Mental Health Connection…Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can be a significant issue for children and teens and can negatively impact their mental health. Symptoms including lack of focus, mood swings, frustration and [...]

Study shows disturbing trends in the mental health of high school girls A new study[1] from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the mental health of a significant proportion of high school girls is in jeopardy. Levels of [...]

Depression affects more than 8% of all Americans at some point in their lives, according to data collected in 2020.[1] While depression is a common, it is serious disorder that can be debilitating. How people think, feel and manage daily activities, [...]

There is a good reason to start the New Year believing that the champagne glass is half full. It could add years to your life. Two recent studies from the National Institutes of Health report that both men and women who take a more optimistic view [...]

Fear of the unknown makes it difficult to seek help for anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, especially with the negative way social media, television and movies portray mental health facilities. This representation furthers the stigma [...]

Tele-mental health services have been around a lot longer than COVID. Teletherapy is now available from mental health providers who also see people in person, and some mental health professionals only work remotely. But some people question whether [...]

Parents may be among the first to notice when a teen starts to suffer with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Whether it is loss of interest in normal activities, lack of enthusiasm, irritability, anxiety, poor concentration or [...]