Holistic Therapy & Wellness Children, Adults, & Families

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

🧠✨ Children’s Mental Health Matters ✨🧠

The truth is—many of our children are struggling, and they don’t always have the words or safe spaces to express what they’re feeling.

Here’s what every parent and caregiver should know:

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💡 The Reality
• 1 in 5 children experiences a mental health condition
• 1 in 3 teens report ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness

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📈 What We’re Seeing More Of
• Rising anxiety and depression in children and teens
• Increased emotional overwhelm and difficulty coping
• Higher rates of distress among marginalized youth

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🚨 Why Early Support Matters
• 50% of mental health challenges begin by age 14
• Without support, this can impact school, behavior, and relationships
• Many children still don’t receive the care they need

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🌍 Since the Pandemic
We’ve seen a noticeable increase in:
• Emotional dysregulation
• Social anxiety
• Behavioral changes in younger children

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💬 So What Can We Do?
We create spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported—while learning how to understand and express their emotions in healthy ways.

At Holistic Therapy & Wellness, this is the heart of our work.

✨ Supporting the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.

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📢 Now Offering: Children Understanding Mental Health Group
🆓 FREE Biweekly Group for Ages 4–16

✔ Hands-on activities
✔ Emotional learning
✔ Sensory-friendly environment
✔ Light drinks & refreshments provided

📅 Sundays at 4 PM
📍 813 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI

📩 RSVP Today:
📧 holistictherapyandwellness@gmail.com
📱 (734) 288-8097

Spots are limited 💚

05/05/2026

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05/04/2026

💧Hydration & Mental Health: A Simple but Powerful Connection🍵

❔Did you know that your brain is made up of about 75% water? When you’re not hydrated, it can affect your mood, focus, and even increase feelings of anxiety or depression.

Science says: Even mild dehydration (just 1–2%) can impair cognitive function, increase stress hormone levels (like cortisol), and contribute to mental fatigue. Our brains need adequate hydration to maintain the balance of neurotransmitters that regulate mood, energy, and sleep.

Holistic Tip: Start your morning with a glass of water before coffee. Add cucumber, lemon, or mint to make it more refreshing. Set reminders or use a water tracking app to stay on top of your intake!

At Holistic Therapy & Wellness, we support the mind-body connection in all our healing work. Hydration may seem small, but it’s a foundational part of your emotional wellness.

Drink water💦. Nourish your mind. Heal holistically.