Finding time for self-care isn’t easy between work, school, and family responsibilities. But, while you might be short on time, you can’t afford to miss out on taking care of your well-being. Therefore, paying attention to your mental, physical, and spiritual needs during challenging times is imperative. What is Self-Care? Self-care involves the behaviors you use each day to take care of yourself. Beyond just providing you with physical health, these behaviors help you maintain a healthy relationship with yourself…. Continue Reading
How To Talk to Your Child About Trauma at School
Each child deals with school trauma differently. While some children seem to do fine at first, they may eventually develop troubling behaviors or have strong emotional responses. Meanwhile, other children immediately react after a difficult experience. Child trauma can impact kids and their families in various ways, so parents must know which signs to look for. Once you notice signs of trauma, you can help your child get the help they need. Why Talk to Your Kids About Trauma An… Continue Reading
Men’s Mental Health: What You Need to Know
In the United States, 21% of adults experienced some type of mental illness in 2020. Over a lifetime, the percentage of people who need men’s mental health programs is even higher. By noticing the signs of mental health conditions and learning about risk factors, you can get help early on. Mental Health Risk Factors for Men There are a number of risk factors associated with men and mental health disorders. For example, men are more likely to seek out a men’s mental… Continue Reading
How Having a Parent in the Military Can Impact a Child
There are 1.76 million children in military families. Many of these kids are under age eleven, and eighty percent are fifteen or younger. Although it is not all that uncommon to have a parent in the military, children growing up in military families may sometimes feel entirely alone in their struggles. Having a parent in the military can impact a child, whether they are a young toddler, an independent teen, or anywhere in between. Frequent Moves Can Be Tough A… Continue Reading
The Deployment to the War in Ukraine: Support for Families at Home
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, more U.S. military troops are being deployed to the region. In many cases, the deployed military personnel have families they must leave behind at home—both their spouses and children of all ages. Because these deployments can be understandably challenging for the families of deployed military, spouses and children must get the support they need. How to Prepare Before Deployment Once a family learns when their loved one will be deployed to Ukraine, preparations can… Continue Reading
What Causes a Mental Breakdown? Signs, Symptoms, & Recovery
More than one out of every four adults may experience a mental breakdown during their lifetime. These emotional experiences can be very difficult to manage, often leading to severely negative thoughts. In this guide, we’ll share more about what causes a mental breakdown and how to help someone who is struggling. What is a Mental Breakdown? The term mental breakdown is often used when a person has a mental health crisis that overcomes their emotions. It can stem from other… Continue Reading
10 Signs of Bipolar Disorder and How to Get Help
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including emotional highs and lows. Most people with this condition, also known as manic depression, are usually diagnosed in their twenties as symptoms start appearing. Dealing with the signs of bipolar disorder can be overwhelming, and it is important to get help as soon as possible. It can be difficult to persuade someone with this disorder to get help due to experiencing the highs and lows only a… Continue Reading
Healthy Coping Skills for PTSD
It is common to experience intense responses, including stress, anxiety, flashbacks, or insomnia after experiencing traumatic events. There are many types of incidents that could cause PTSD, including car accidents with injuries, physical and emotional abuse, or observing a violent situation. These symptoms can be overwhelming and finding tools to help in the healing process is crucial. How a person uses PTSD coping skills can determine if they have long-term symptoms or a short period of recovery. There are numerous… Continue Reading
How Burnout Can Lead to Mental Breakdowns
The world is in upheaval with the COVID-19 pandemic as there has been a growing number of concerns about everyday life. This is creating an increase in daily stressors, life disruptions, work distractions, and major feelings of burnout. Due to this consistent and chronic state of fear, stress, and anxiety, mental health issues are becoming a major problem. Our daily activities, choices, and desires have been affected by overwhelming changes and an overload of information. We are in hyperdrive and… Continue Reading
Resources for Veterans with PTSD
It is common for most people to associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the men and women who serve in the military. Due to the nature of their work and unfortunate experiences, many traumatic and distressing memories can have a negative impact on them months or even years later. The first signs of PTSD in veterans can be overwhelming but loved ones can assist by exploring all of their options for the best resources available. What is PTSD? PTSD is… Continue Reading
