Oceans Behavioral Hospital Kentwood

08/22/2025

A recent JAMA study links an addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens. Learn more from NPR:

The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.

08/21/2025

Research shows hot weather can raise stress levels, disrupt sleep, increase irritability and worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learn more:

A few easy lifestyle tweaks can protect your mental health during a heat wave.

08/15/2025

Social media can intensify feelings of exclusion, inadequacy and self-doubt in teen girls. Discover ways to offer support:

Examine the forces behind social stress and find out how we can help our daughters handle the comparison and rejection they're confronted with every day.

08/14/2025

A recent study found smartphone use in children under 13 is linked to serious mental health concerns, including increased suicidal thoughts, difficulty with emotional regulation, lower self-worth and detachment from reality. Read more:

Using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health, according to a new study based on self-reports in a survey of nearly 2 million people in 163 countries.

08/12/2025

Many individuals facing addiction are also managing underlying conditions. Understanding this connection is key to providing the right support. Learn more:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-conditions-often-go-hand-in-hand/

08/08/2025

regular exercise can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? Discover how physical activity supports mental well-being via The New York Times.

Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health.

08/06/2025

Managing back-to-school anxiety starts with parents. When adults stay calm and supportive, it helps children feel more secure. Check out more tips for easing school : https://oceanshealthcare.com/addressing-back-to-school-stress/

08/04/2025

Unsure if your uneasy feelings are stress or anxiety? Understanding the difference is key to coping effectively. Learn more:

Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing.

08/01/2025

As the new school year approaches, it’s a great time to help children build resilience so they can better manage stress, adapt to change and face challenges with confidence. Read more:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/supporting-childrens-mental-health/

07/28/2025

the art of collecting can help reduce stress and promote relaxation? Learn more:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-of-a-collector/202506/mental-health-and-collecting

07/24/2025

Fathers, speaking openly about your mental health can make a big difference. Learn how your well-being can impact your children:

A father’s poor mental health may harm child development, a new study has found. Here’s how fathers, too, can get the support they need.

07/18/2025

Struggling with focus, concentration or decision-making? It might be more than just stress or aging. Learn more:
https://rollingout.com/2025/05/27/signs-of-mental-health-conditions/