How do we help empower our kids, teens and young adults to learn to ask for what they need? — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-kids-are-afraid-to-ask-for-help/
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Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
NIH-supported study also found girls were at higher risk for stress, anxiety, and depression than boys. — Read on http://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/social-connectedness-sleep-physical-activity-associated-better-mental-health-among-youth-during-covid-19-pandemic
Supportive early childhood environments can help decrease effects of trauma
Take a look and remember this: you could be the person who helps someone with unspeakable tragedy — Read on news.nd.edu/news/supportive-early-childhood-environments-can-help-decrease-effects-of-trauma-study-finds/
How Exercise May Tame Our Anxiety
More and more research confirms how exercise is a natural coping skill for anxiety — Read on dnyuz.com/2022/01/12/how-exercise-may-tame-our-anxiety/
Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Anxiety disorders are common types of mental health conditions. This article explains the type of anxiety disorders, including phobias and generalized anxiety disorder, and how to cope. — Read on psychcentral.com/anxiety/anxiety-disorders
Teenagers aren’t as lonely in lockdown if interacting positively online | Berkeley News
Teenagers aren’t as lonely in lockdown if interacting positively online. As COVID cases rise again in early 2022, consider these ideas for your kiddo! — Read on news.berkeley.edu/2021/09/02/teenagers-arent-as-lonely-in-lockdown-if-interacting-positively-online/
Colleges Fear Mental Health Crisis Amid Covid Surge
After almost two years of remote schooling, restricted gatherings and constant testing, many students are isolated and depressed. Omicron may make things worse. Yep. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/us/covid-college-mental-health-suicide.html
Important Fourth Grade Social Skills
Why It’s Important: Conflict resolution is a skill that takes constant practice and refinement. Up until this stage, your child may not have been able to approach a problem and propose a solution without the help of an adult. Being able to start a conversation with a peer or a teacher about an issue withContinue reading “Important Fourth Grade Social Skills”
Dak Prescott’s focus on mental health
I love to see athletes be open and honest about mental health challenges. This helps reduce stigma and increase understanding! Way to go Dak! — Read on theundefeated.com/features/dak-prescotts-focus-on-mental-health-awareness-is-about-caring-for-others-as-well-as-himself/
Young people continue to struggle with suicidal ideation
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about his advice for addressing challenges that worsened with the pandemic — including young people struggling with suicidal thoughts. — Read on http://www.npr.org/2021/12/07/1062016991/the-surgeon-generals-latest-advisory-highlights-the-youth-mental-health-crisis