Mental Health

“They didn’t go to school last Thursday. We took a mental health day,” she said to me. “Like, you just stayed home and did nothing as a family?” I asked. “Yeah, exactly,” she responded, as casual as if I had asked how her day was. ...

Promoting Mindfulness in Kids One the most exciting recent developments in the modern treatment of depression has been the integration of cognitive behavioral principles with insights from an Eastern tradition that goes back many thousands of y...

Test day jitters are striking earlier than ever. In most states, standardized testing aligned with the Common Core begins in second or third grade, but a few states administer standardized tests as early as kindergarten. Many children experience ...

Taming Self-Expectations In her "Deep River" women's groups and in her book, Finding the Deep River Within, mental health counselor Abby Seixas offers six core practices for bringing more sanity and soul to women's lives. Practice number four, ex...

Herbal Remedies for Depression, Sleeping, and Aging Are you feeling restless, tense, depressed, or having trouble sleeping at night? Or, maybe you simply want to defy some of the signs of aging. Read on—this section examines some herbs that ma...

Overcoming Depression after a Divorce Adding It Up Physicians describe mental health as being able to maintain mental balance during times of emotional stress. If you lose that balance, you may need to get some help to restore it. Don't Go The...

A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain. ...

Understanding Depression Depression is one of the most common and most misunderstood illnesses. Many people think that if they are feeling depressed, they should just be able to get over it by themselves. When depression becomes severe, this isn...

What to Do When a Friend Is Depressed You know that these school years can be complicated and demanding. Deep down, you are not quite sure of who you are, what you want to be, or whether the choices you make from day to day are the best decisions...

Read some suggestions on how to help a child who is mentally disabled and ADHD. ...

Find out the technical names of your fears with this fun quiz! ...

The deciding factor in homeschooling success is not a college degree or specialized training. It is the firm belief that your child can and will succeed. ...

Learn what to do when you suspect depression in your child with LD. ...

The best thing this teacher can do is encourage the former student and his parents to seek professional counseling. ...

How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for the Last Day of School Childhood anxiety has become more pronounced and prevalent in our children. In fact, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, one in eight children has an anxiety dis...

Our expert recommends comprehensive treatment, including intensive therapy for a troubled 11-year-old. ...

Find out what steps to take when your child is exhibiting oppositional-defiant behaviors. ...

When there is a neurological disorder, falling grades may be due to a physical problem. ...