Implementing and sticking to a healthy mental and physical lifestyle is tough, especially if your schedule is overflowing, or if you don’t love your job! Many careers often spill into our personal lives, leaving us with too few hours left in the day. The demands of work often come first, leaving self-care to fall by […]
How to Detect Mental Illness in Teens as They Grow
Mental illness isn’t something that just happens overnight. There are warning signs that could indicate a problem. You may not be aware of what the behaviors you’ve observed mean for your child. Here are some of things that could be indicators that your teen is struggling with their mental health. Difficulty Getting or Staying Asleep […]
Depressed Teen? 4 Options to Improve Mental Health
Depression can happen to anyone. This doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with you. Here are some options to help improve your mental health. Join a New Peer Group You may be unhappy with your current peer group. Maybe you don’t feel as though you have anything in common with them. It might be […]
Eight Habits To Become Mentally Strong
A lot of people tend to overlook their mental health. In this fast-paced world, it’s hard to focus on yourself when everything needs to be taken care of, from your family down to your career. And without us knowing, even the smallest issues in our lives can cause us immense feelings of stress and anxiousness, […]
4 Steps to Consider If Your Child’s Mental Health Is Declining
Maybe they’ve developed habits or behaviors that are worrying you. Maybe they’ve started to neglect things like school, family and friends. If you suspect that your child is struggling with a mental health issue, here are just a few ways to take action. Look for the Origin of the Problem Some mental health issues have […]
3 Signs Your Children Need a Neuropsychological Assessment
Generally when you’re a parent and the words ‘child’ and ‘psychology’ are put together in one sentence, it can turn into a stressful time. When the mention of “pediatric neuropsychology” comes up, you may be wondering what it is, if your child could benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation, and what the evaluation involves. If you’re […]