Posts Tagged ‘overload’
Is Childhood and Teen Depression Different than Adult Depression?
Yes. Depression often looks different in children and teens than it does in adults. In addition to sadness, loss of interest in activities, and withdrawal, children and teens may show intense irritability, anger, unexplained physical symptoms, sleep or appetite changes, or behavioral acting out. Symptoms can also differ between younger children and teens. Younger children…
Read MoreRest Isn’t Something You Have to Earn
Have you ever noticed thoughts like these when you consider taking a break? As summer begins, many of us think about everything we want – or feel like we have to accomplish. But how often do we intentionally make space for rest? For many people, rest is not as simple as taking a break. It…
Read MoreTIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Preparing for college is an exciting milestone, but the transition from high school to higher education requires a shift in how you manage your time, money, and personal well-being. A successful college journey requires proactively establishing good habits: building structured routines, mastering practical life skills (like laundry and simple cooking), and actively advocating for yourself…
Read MoreCARF Accreditation – Bluffton, SC Office
TRANSITION FOR THE HEATLH AND WELLNESS IOP
Dear Valued Referral Sources, Patients and Colleagues: After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to step down from my role as Director of The Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). It has been my sincere pleasure to develop and direct this program over the past 16 years, the final 12 years here at The Behavioral…
Read MoreIs 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 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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