Tips for Teens: Building Healthy Communication Skills
Do you have a hard time telling those who are closest to you what you want or asking somebody to stop behavior you don’t like? Do you often feel like people misunderstand you? Do your conversations tend to turn into arguments that alienate your friends? Are you...
Is Your Adolescent or Teen Struggling with OCD?
As many as 1 in 200 adolescents and teens struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder. Some experts believe, the disorder has become even more prevalent since the start of COVID. If you are worried that your child may have OCD, there are symptoms to look out for and actions you can take.
The Mind-Body Connection: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health
Think about what happens to you physically when you feel down or sad. You probably experience a loss of energy. Maybe you are exhausted. Possibly you have a headache. Now, what happens when you feel stressed? Your heart races, you might be sweating, or you may be...
What’s Good for the Soul Can Also Be Good for your Mental Health
Recently, I’ve come across several articles about how frontline healthcare workers have been coping with the unrelenting stress and sadness of COVID-19. A common refrain from doctors, nurses and other hospital employees quoted in these articles is that their faith,...