Abi Behavioral Health

07/09/2025

07/06/2025

It’s easy to focus on the visible wins - grades, good behaviour, achievement, success. And yes, those matter to some. But they’re not the foundation...

They’re the byproducts.

When a child feels safe, deeply loved, and rooted in their own worth, those external goals come easier. They don’t have to hustle for validation - they show up from wholeness.

To get there, we have to shift the focus.
Less control, more connection.
Less pressure, more presence.
Less fixing, more seeing.

Children “become” by being given the space to REMAIN - through being deeply known, accepted, and guided with intention.

So the next time you’re unsure what matters most, come back to this:
Big love. Unwavering values. An unfractured sense of self-worth.

That’s what everything else is built on.
That’s the real gold. ❤️

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06/20/2025

Editorial: Addictive screen use in adolescents poses significant mental health risks beyond total screen time, necessitating targeted interventions.

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06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth!

Today we celebrate, reflect, and commit our efforts toward freedom and equality for all.

06/15/2025

A reminder to all the dads and all who father: your presence matters more than you know.

Teens who feel close to their dads report fewer struggles with depression and body image—and that connection can shape their well-being for years to come.

06/10/2025

As adults we can be a strong foundation of calm, patience, understanding, resilience, and love so our children can feel safe and secure, while they learn how to create their own foundations of power.

(Children don't say, "I had a hard day, can we talk?" They say, "Will you come play with me?" Read it again. Really hits home. -Lawrence Cohen)