Our children are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, youth across the globe experienced a doubling of depression and anxiety symptoms during the pandemic, and…
Sam DekinMay 23, 2022
How Your Mental Health is Affecting Your Child
Mental Wellness Month is celebrated each year in January to call attention to the importance of caring for our mental…
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During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Together for Mental Health,” and the goal of the campaign is to advocate for…
Sam DekinMay 11, 2022
Screen time has become a part of daily life for many of us, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, when there’s a virtual option for everything, from doctor’s appointments to college classes. While some…
Sam DekinApril 20, 2022
As 2021 came to a close, singer Demi Lovato spoke out about the problem with being “California sober.” In a December article in USA Today, Lovato explained that while she continued to use alcohol and…
Sam DekinApril 11, 2022
According to data from the California government, there have been 428 California wildfires recorded year to date during 2022, which is higher than the five-year average of 350 wildfires. The most recent wildfire, called the…
Sam DekinMarch 22, 2022
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy takes the mental health of this nation’s youth very seriously. In fact, in a December 2021 press release, Dr. Murthy discussed a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental…
Sam DekinMarch 8, 2022
It is no secret that military personnel are at risk of mental health problems. Active duty service not only pulls military members away from their family and loved ones; it also exposes them to violence…
Sam DekinFebruary 22, 2022
In 2022, Children’s Mental Health Week will be recognized February 7 through February 12, with a theme of “Growing Together.” During this week, schools, parents, and community organizations are called upon to raise awareness for…
Sam DekinFebruary 10, 2022
