Topics: PTSD

Topics: Kids in Summer, substance abuse

Summertime is right around the corner. Summer vacation is a time most kids look forward to – a break from school and a new routine is exciting and builds anticipation. However, the summer months can also lead to boredom, loneliness, depression, and anxiety for children of all ages. To get ahead of these common – if unexpected – issues, try making this summer all about healthy, fun activities to keep kids stimulated, motivated, and positive. Here are some ideas:

Topics: Kids in Summer

Topics: Early Education

Topics: equity, clean air

Topics: Homelessness

Substance use disorders are on the rise. According to a recent report, 7.74% of American adults reported having a substance use disorder in the past year. The majority of these adults suffered from alcoholism. 4.08% of American youth reported a substance use issue in the past year. It is worth noting that a substance use disorder is different from a person who experiments with alcohol or recreational drugs from time to time. When a person reports a pattern of substance use that leads to...

Topics: substance abuse

Mothers face countless stresses while raising children and bringing new life into the world. Stories of mothers who suffered emotional distress during pregnancy while needing to show up at work, save money, and carry on with their day-to-day responsibilities are all too familiar. Mothers who face severe physical or psychological trauma while giving birth are often met with conflicting clinical responses after delivery and may go on to suffer and carry trauma in silence. Mothers caring for...

Topics: mental health awareness

Sexual assault impacts millions of Americans of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Sexual violence can occur when dating turns abusive or forceful or in deliberate or random acts of violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a moment to pause and consider the sweeping impacts of sexual assault, especially on young people, and to work toward preventing violence. Sexual assault happens more commonly than most people are aware of, and it remains a taboo topic despite how frequently people...

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What exactly is stress, and what can we do about it? Since we are in the midst of Stress Awareness month, here are some ways to identify and learn to cope with stress. 

Topics: Stress