Hello parents! Do you have young children with uncontrollable, impulsive behaviors? Do you have power struggles with your unwilling, rebellious teenager? Well, I have many suggestions that will help you decrease the punishing, yelling, and fighting. These tips will help you increase the communication, openness, and trust. Teenage Children For teenage children, start by committing to keep your voice at…
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ANOREXIA: Understanding the Facts & Signs in Adolescents
November 17, 2016
It is extremely difficult to identify behaviors of Anorexia Nervosa in our youth when adults are preoccupied with uncontrollable life stressors. Therefore, I am going to share with you the causes, symptoms, and the treatments for adolescent Anorexia. As a parent, you are most likely watching the behaviors of your child on a daily basis regardless of their age. You…
10 Tips for Parents: How to Help Grieving Children or Teens?
November 10, 2016
Parenting is difficult, especially when your child is hurting from a tragic loss. How to help grieving children and teens can be challenging. Children grieve differently than adults. They tend to exhibit abnormal behaviors, such as violent play, verbally shut down, and often become easily irritated when attempting to interact. If your child begins to act out in self-destructive behaviors…
10 Tips on How to Help Someone Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
October 27, 2016
If someone close to you has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, you can make a huge difference by helping that person find the right treatment, cope with symptoms, and build a fulfilling life. Schizophrenia and other related disorders causing devastating hallucinations and delusional thoughts can be scary not only for the individual with this mental health illness, but also for the…
10 Tips for Helping a Family Member with Bipolar Disorder
October 20, 2016
Anyone can develop bipolar disorder, including children and teens. However, most people with bipolar disorder develop it in their late teen or early adult years. The illness usually lasts a lifetime. Bipolar “mood episodes” include unusual mood changes along with unusual sleep habits, activity levels, thoughts, or behavior. In a child, these mood and activity changes must be very different…
Awareness on Breaking Stigma Against What is Mental Illness
October 06, 2016
Every year millions of people in the United States must fight against the ramifications of mental health issues. By raising awareness, people can better understand these conditions and therefore replacing stigma with hope. Mental health education and equality advocacy significantly helps those individuals suffering with mental health problems. Spread the word, share resources, and bring understanding to educate others. As…
Teens with Suicidal Thoughts: Warnings Signs & Getting Help
September 22, 2016
At what age are suicidal thoughts simply thoughts? When do these become actions, planning those thoughts into self-harming behaviors that could lead to death? The validity and relevance on the topic of teens with suicidal thoughts is based on the high-ranking numbers of teen suicide, which has been reported as the third leading cause of death for youth, ages 15-24…
10 Tips to Overcome Depression
September 15, 2016
Depression is a struggle for most people at one or more stages throughout their lifetime. Depression is extremely common, in fact, there are approximately 18.8 million American adults diagnosed with depression each year. Depression is most caused by trauma, grief, stressful events, health conditions, and substances. Take action today with these 10 Tips to Overcome Depression: 1. Reduce Isolation: ……
Suicide Prevention & Awareness
September 08, 2016
Help For Dealing With Suicidal People Have you ever experienced suicidal thoughts? Do you know someone who may be suicidal? Do you know a loved one or friend who has committed suicide? Dealing with suicide can be challenging. People who take their own lives truly feel that is the only way to end the unbearable emotional pain. Most suicidal threats…
Every person has dealt with anxiety in the past or currently is struggling with anxiety. The good news is that there are strategies to effectively deal with the vulnerable emotions and behaviors. Here are my top ten tips for overcoming anxiety and fighting against fear: Eliminating anxiety is possible without taking medications if you maintain consistency with your new behaviors.