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Why Sleep Matters to Mental Health
[…] need it and yet most of us don’t get enough of it. The importance of sleep on our physical and mental health cannot be understated. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 9-12 hours per night for […] Read more >>
What’s Behind the Crisis in Teen Mental Health?
[…] Kathleen Ethier, PhD, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, discusses what’s behind this crisis in teen mental health, why girls seem to be suffering more than boys, and what parents, peers, schools, and communities do to […] Read more >>
2e: When Giftedness and Mental Health Challenges Overlap
Many twice-exceptional (2e) children feel different, like they just don’t fit in, and can be more susceptible to mental health challenges. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with Christine Pearston, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist at CHC’s Catherine […] Read more >>
How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health
[…] from the American Psychological Association, Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks about the research on social media and teens’ mental health, whether it’s possible to be addicted to social media, what teens themselves think about social media, and what […] Read more >>
Strategies for When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Therapy
People of all ages may benefit from seeing a mental health professional. However, children may feel afraid to talk with someone they don’t know. They may also be wary of something they don’t fully understand. You may ask yourself: How […] Read more >>
[…] third said they did so “almost constantly.” How can we develop healthy social media practices that support, not hinder, our mental health? In this Voices of Compassion episode podcast episode, CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services experts Dr. […] Read more >>
Managing Mental Health & Behavior in the K-8 Classroom
Increasingly, educators are being asked to manage not just the academic and social-emotional wellbeing of their students, but also address mental health challenges and learning differences in the classroom. This Voices of Compassion episode was developed in response to a […] Read more >>
Talking To Kids About Fear And Violence
[…] tenuous times as well as helping them to manage rising concerns. To guide parents through discussions about fear and violence, Mental Health America offers the following suggestions: Encourage children to talk about their concerns and to express their feelings. Some children […] Read more >>
Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals
It’s well known that mental health professions are associated with burnout. That risk increases when the general population faces prolonged stress, psychotherapy is in higher demand, and students’ needs—both remote and in-person—are more taxing. Even when patients don’t have complex […] Read more >>
Understanding Anxious Feelings
[…] might be experiencing. What Causes Anxiety? If you’ve experienced anxiety, you’re not alone: anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges. And there are a number of both innate and environmental factors that help determine if and how […] Read more >>
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