Many reasons a child may undergo a mental health crisis hospitalization. From dealing with grief after a loved one’s death to severe anxiety, students often need extra help to manage their mental health. Afterward, it can be challenging to return to everyday life. Teachers can help students adjust after they return to school. Patience and a consistent structure can go a long way toward assisting students in feeling normal again. In addition, by learning about what to expect, teachers can… Continue Reading
Teacher Burnout: Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Alleviate Stress
Teacher burnout can occur for a variety of reasons. Due to school shootings and violence, many teachers are dealing with more stress than before. In addition, student anxiety and stress can make teachers experience anxiety and stress. If you or a loved one is experiencing the signs of teacher burnout, it is essential to take time for yourself. Prevention techniques and coping mechanisms can also help improve mental health among school staff members. When teachers aren’t getting the care and… Continue Reading
Warning Signs of a Mental Health Crisis and Strategies for De-escalation
Between 32 and 50 percent of people will suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime. Everyday stressors can end up triggering mental health problems in children and adults. If a mental health crisis occurs, there are a few things loved ones can do to help. What is a Mental Health Crisis? A mental health crisis is a situation where someone’s behavior poses a risk to themselves or someone else. This term may also refer to times when… Continue Reading
6 Ways to Alleviate Teen Back-to-School Stress and Fatigue
While going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents, it can also be highly stressful. Children are more likely to experience back-to-school stress if they already suffer from a mental health disorder. By helping your child manage their stress and fatigue, you can make their back-to-school transition as relaxing and positive as possible. What Causes Back-to-School Stress in Teens? Teens may struggle with stress from schoolwork, friends, or social anxiety. While bullies are an obvious… Continue Reading
Phone & Video Game Addiction and How Parents Can Set Parameters for Use
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 health issues, or it may be the only problem. Behavioral hospitals generally won’t treat just a video game or phone addiction. Instead, they generally treat underlying problems, like depression and anxiety, because these issues can lead to a video game or phone addiction. In either case, a video game or phone addiction can quickly take… Continue Reading
Self-Care and Why It’s Important
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
The Behavioral Side of Autism and Why It’s Different
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with autism, you might understandably have questions about this condition and any accompanying challenges with mental health. What is Autism? Autism is a condition that affects the way people communicate and experience life. It is a “spectrum condition,” meaning that no two people with autism will be the same. Some may need a little more time to process or understand something that is happening, whereas others with autism may need full-time… Continue Reading
4 Signs You Grew Up in a Toxic Family and How to Overcome it
Psychological trauma is not always a result of growing up in a toxic family environment, although it can be a contributing factor. A child can experience a car accident resulting in a parent’s death which may cause psychological trauma. On the other hand, someone can grow up in a dysfunctional family, which can do extreme damage and have a lasting impact on their life. What is a Toxic Family? Every family has moments of discord when they argue or situations… Continue Reading
