Anxiety Screenings
Should we be screening yearly for anxiety in young people? Many go with undiagnosed mental health challenges and the more oppertunities we give for a diagnoses the better! Click here to read more.
Resources
This article lists several books that youcan read to help fight anxiety and depression. These are things that we all deal with and we all need the right tools to fight them! Click here to read.
Managing the Side Effects of Depression Treatment
"If you’re being treated for depression, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant. These medications can be very helpful in relieving your symptoms. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, can help, too. Like all medications, antidepressants can have side effects. But they’re generally well-tolerated, says Andrew Coulter, MD, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic." Click here to read the full article. [...]
Exposure to ‘Blue Spaces’ Linked to Better Mental Health
"Spending time in “blue spaces” — such as beaches, rivers, and lakes — as a child can have significant and lasting benefits for wellbeing throughout life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. When exposed to blue spaces in childhood, people are more likely to revisit bodies of water in adulthood [...]
When do you eat?
Did you know the time of day when you eat can effect your mood? Click here to read.
Pandemic Mental Health
How did the pandemic affect our teens mental health? Read this article to learn more.
Fifth Graders Take Stand Against Bullying
These fifth graders took a stand against bullying with a proclomation request they took to their city council. Read what they accomlished by clicking the link. Click here to read.
Introducing the strategy that could lower stress, anxiety in children
Learn more about this strategy to help lower stress and anxiety. Click here to read.
Does Smoking Weed Increase Hospitalizations For Mental Health Issues?
Cannabis use is in the spotlight again as federal regulation is being discussed. How does it effect our mental health? Read this article to learn more.
Foods That Promote Depression
Did you know that what you eat can effect your mood? What we eat is just as important for our mental health as it is for our physical health. Click here to read more.