May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to highlight the importance of mental well-being, fight mental health stigma, and provide support for individuals and families struggling with mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month was founded by Mental Health America and has been observed since 1949. The purpose of this month is to educate the public and encourage better support and treatment for adult and children’s mental health concerns. Mental health may not seem like an issue that affects our children. However, psychiatric research shows that youth mental health has worsened in the last decade. Climate change, family dynamics, […]
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close here are some thoughts on how to support younger children’s mental wellness. It can be easy to think of mental health issues being the purview of teenagers and over-worked adults, but these challenges can face a person of any age. Children may feel intense stress or anxiety about what is going on in the world, their school, or at home. But they do not have the tools and vocabulary of teenagers or adults to articulate what they’re feeling. Starting the conversation on mental health early can help set up your child […]
We Can All Be Kind to Humankind
With America’s mental health crisis affecting younger and younger ages, it’s imperative that we focus on supporting and taking care of each other throughout these tough times. One of the best ways for dealing with big and hard feelings is to focus on KINDNESS. […]