Posts Tagged ‘healthandwellness’
Is There a Youth Mental Health Crisis?
The data is compelling that there is a Youth Mental Health Crisis. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), The World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and professional organizations like the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Psychological Association all agree that children and high…
Read MoreTOURETTE’S DISORDER AND TICS
• Tics are uncontrolled body movements or vocal utterances • Tics are most common in children with an estimated 20% of kids experiencing transient tics that clear up on their own. Tics that last less than a year fall under the category of “Provisional Tic Disorder.” • Tics often improve with age and experts suspect…
Read MoreNavigating Transitions: Protecting Your Mental Health Through Change
Life is full of numerous transitions. Some can be considered exciting, while others can be viewed as overwhelming, uncertain or painful. Change can be viewed differently from one person to another. While starting college or a new job can be exciting for one individual, it may be extremely overwhelming and stressful for another individual. Even…
Read MoreSport Psychology on Negative Thinking and Performance Pressure
• “I have missed my last three shots, I suck.” • “Coach might cut my playing time now.” • “I’m letting my teammates down.” • “I have to make the next shot, otherwise we could lose this game and not make playoffs” • “This ref hates me!” • “He calls everything on me and completely…
Read MoreManaging Stress During a Child’s Hospital Stay
No matter what the age of your child, it can be challenging to manage the stress and uncertainty of their health during a hospital stay. Children can sense your emotions so it can be helpful to be mindful of your emotions and manage your stress to best take care of yourself and in turn your…
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One with Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 21 million adults in the United States (about 8.3% of all U.S. adults) had at least one major depressive episode in 2021. For adolescents, about 5 million (20% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 17) had at least one major depressive episode in 2021.…
Read MoreExploring New Year’s Resolutions Through a Mental Health Lens
As the 2026 calendar year approaches, many of us feel the familiar pressure to reinvent ourselves and put into place resolutions for the year. The idea of “New Year, New Me” pops up everywhere. However, when it comes to mental health, resolutions aren’t about becoming a new person, but instead, they’re about caring for the…
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Prioritizing Emotional Wellbeing During Holiday Stress
The holiday season often brings a mix of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also introduce stress, fatigue, and emotional strain. Balancing family expectations, social gatherings, and personal responsibilities can leave little room for rest and reflection. At Behavioral Wellness Group, we recognize the importance of maintaining emotional wellbeing during this busy…
Read MoreBuilding Toward Self-Trust: A Path of Therapeutic Growth
Many of us begin therapy with the hope of feeling more confident. It’s a very natural desire — to feel steady, capable, and less ruled by self-doubt. And…confidence doesn’t usually come first. Often, what we call confidence is a mask we’ve learned to wear when we don’t feel safe inside. True therapeutic growth builds differently.…
Read MoreManaging Political Situations
A study published by the AP- NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago reported that 65 percent of adults need to limit their media consumption on the government and politics due to overload or fatigue. AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “Most adults feel the need to limit political news consumption…
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