The holiday season may bring joy and happiness and may also bring stress and anxiety. Are you one of those people who is starting to feel overwhelmed and stressed about upcoming holiday events? If you are susceptible to anxiety, depression, have lost a loved one, or simply have a hard time knowing when to say […]
How to Understand and Help Your Teen with Self Injury?
May 28, 2014 by
Are you a parent who has learned your child has been hurting him or herself? Do you have a friend or close partner who engages in self harm behavior? Are you baffled by self harming behaviors and feel confused about the reasons someone you care about would hurt him or herself? If so, I can […]
How Do I Know if My Child is Depressed? 11 Symptoms
April 8, 2014 by
Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that affects approximately 11% of children and teens up to 18 years of age. Many parents and teachers may not be aware of the signs of childhood depression since it can look different than depression in adults. We may typically think of “depression” as extreme sadness and […]
5 Ways to Help Yourself When Dealing with Both Anxiety and Depression
February 12, 2014 by
Perhaps you are wondering if you are experiencing symptoms of both anxiety and depression or maybe you already know that in fact you are dealing with both issues. If so, you are not alone. It is common for people to experience both anxiety and depression. Some symptoms that co-occur in both conditions include: Difficulty sleeping […]
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