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Phone & Video Game Addiction and How Parents Can Set Parameters for Use

January 6, 2023 Posted in: News Release

Thanks to modern technology, parents have to worry about a host of new problems. A phone or video game addiction can occur alongside other mental... Continue reading →

Men’s Mental Health: What You Need to Know

January 6, 2023 Posted in: News Release

In the United States, 21% of adults experienced some type of mental illness in 2020. Over a lifetime, the... Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Community and Mental Health

January 6, 2023 Posted in: News Release

While being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can be a source of strength and inspiration, it can also pose some challenges. Mental health issues can arise because of the unique risk... Continue reading →

How To Talk to Your Child About Trauma at School

January 6, 2023 Posted in: News Release

Each child deals with school trauma in a different way. While some children seem to do fine at first, they may eventually develop troubling behaviors or have... Continue reading →

Is Substance Abuse a Mental Health Issue?

December 29, 2022 Posted in: News Release

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classifies substance use disorders as a type of mental health disorder. Over time, a substance use... Continue reading →

Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues in Older Adults

December 28, 2022 Posted in: News Release

Mental health issues in older adults can happen for a variety of reasons. By learning to recognize the signs and symptoms, you can take the first step in getting... Continue reading →

Is OCD An Anxiety Disorder?

November 18, 2022 Posted in: News Release

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common diagnosis. It typically involves unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While there are similarities between OCD and anxiety, OCD is a separate... Continue reading →

Parenting and Supporting an Adolescent with Mental Health Issues

October 11, 2022 Posted in: News Release

Raising a child is rarely a smooth, simple process that parents naturally understand from the get-go. It takes lots of work,... Continue reading →

How Having a Parent in the Military Can Impact a Child

May 12, 2022 Posted in: Announcement

There are 1.76 million children in military families. The vast majority of these kids are under age eleven, and eighty percent are fifteen or younger.

Despite the fact that... Continue reading →

Coping with Social Anxiety Disorder During the Holidays & Beyond

February 11, 2022 Posted in: Announcement

The holiday season is an exciting time of year filled with family, friends, gift-giving, and fun activities. While these events generally bring joy, it can be difficult for... Continue reading →

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