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04/16/2021

Staying connected with your kids can really make an impact on their mental health

New research indicates that parental warmth may protect against development of psychopathic traits in troubled adolescents, which may lower the risk of ...

04/12/2021

Suicidal thoughts are increasing in young kids, experts say. It began before the pandemic.

"We need to open our eyes to the fact that this is going on," said one psychiatry professor, who found many parents do not know when their children are in crisis.

03/19/2021

The varied effects of video conferencing highlight the need for exercise, beginning outdoors and the need to get back to our normal social patterns once we are all vaccinated.

The United States has officially crossed one year since the initial COVID-19 shutdowns. That means one year of staring at your colleagues' faces in a 13-inch grid. But how has the past year of virtual conference calls affected your brain?

03/13/2021

Long-haul Covid patients can experience 'waves of symptoms,' early research suggests.

Long-term symptoms may emerge in a distinct pattern over weeks and months.

03/03/2021

'This has been a huge mental toll': Working moms still struggle a year into the pandemicMoms are experiencing psychological distress, a report said.ByJanet WeinsteinMarch 3, 2021, 11:03 AM• 8 min readShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article4:261 year into the pandemic, working moms are ...

03/02/2021

Across time zones, age groups and socioeconomic lines, young people appear to be hitting a breaking point that developmental psychologists are calling the "pandemic wall." Here's why and what to do about it.

03/01/2021

This is happening throughout our country and it is so very important that our healthcare providers are also taken care of. Remember, take time off and find a way to recharge your battery. We all need to find our own escape from our hectic lives.

A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."

02/23/2021

Although virtual school makes it almost impossible to avoid extended screen time, parents need to be of aware of the negative consequences of such and limit it as much as possible. An increase in sleep instabilities and headaches in school age children have been linked to the extended screen time. Make sure your children get frequent breaks and spend more time outside to counter some of these effects.

Dr. Jennifer Cross, developmental and behavioral pediatrics expert, explains the harmful effects of too much screen time on early childhood development.

02/21/2021

This pandemic is taking a toll and it’s affecting the young most of all. Ignoring the signs of anxiety and depression is not a solution. The sooner you get help, the sooner you will find relief. Remember, your local therapists are here to help.

In a recent survey, almost two-thirds of 18- to-24-year-olds reported symptoms of anxiety or depression.

02/15/2021

You are not alone, most students report feeling more stressed and fatigued during the pandemic than ever before. If you or your child feel overwhelmed, do not hesitate to reach out for help. Now more than ever, we need a human connection.

The study by NBC News and Challenge Success is one of the first to shed light on differences between students who are online-only and those in classrooms.

01/14/2021

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/health/pandemic-fatigue-vaccine-wellness/index.html

Months of rapidly changing public health guidelines have worn people out, but vaccine distributions have brought some hope of a brighter future.