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Sometimes parents find it challenging to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in children. After all, it’s perfectly normal for children to go through stages during which they don’t want to be apart from their parents. The primary phase like this is just before or after the child turns about one year of age. It […] Read more
Most children these days are inevitably getting too much screen time. There are so many different devices. They are around us all of the time. Parents can’t help but wonder how to handle this aspect of their child’s life. We as a society are becoming increasingly aware of the potential dangers of too much screen […] Read more
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Insomnia plagues a large percentage of the population. There are many potential underlying causes. Ultimately, the best thing that you can do is to figure out the underlying cause and treat it. For example, if depression is causing you to have trouble sleeping at night, then treating the […] Read more
A panic attack isn’t just an overwhelming feeling of fear or dread. It can involve debilitating physical symptoms, and the experience can be so frightening that a sufferer might assume they’re having a heart attack. A panic attack can occur out of the blue and then never happen again. But some people struggle with panic […] Read more
If you are struggling with a phobia, then it is tempting to just avoid the thing that you fear. However, it is important to face your fears. Otherwise, the situation is only going to get worse. It seems counterintuitive to expose yourself to something that upsets you. That’s especially true if it’s something that seems […] Read more
As any parent knows, tantrums and meltdowns are just an unfortunate part of life when you have young children. Even the most well-behaved children can’t help but throw a tantrum every once in a while. It’s considered to be a completely normal aspect of child development. Although every parent deals with the occasional tantrums and […] Read more
There is more than one group therapy type. Some groups are based around specific ages. For example, children and teens have their own groups separate from adults. Often times groups come together because of similar issues. For example, a specific group might help people cope with anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or grief. Of course, there are […] Read more
Overcoming perfectionism requires balance. Striving for excellence, seeking to improve—your skill at public speaking, your stamina in sports competition, your knowledge of a foreign language—is healthy when you are happy with yourself and want to be even better. Perfectionism, however, comes from feeling that you’re never good enough. A perfectionist’s striving is unrealistic. It’s an […] Read more
Small gestures make people feel loved. In fact, they can do more to make your relationship last than over-the-top romantic gestures. Researchers at the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State asked 495 American adults about whether they would feel loved in 60 different scenarios. Results showed that loving actions are the best […] Read more
Depression symptoms in children can be difficult to spot. In fact, many people are unaware that children can have depression or other mental health conditions. Furthermore, children who are struggling with depression may not experience the same symptoms as adults. Even similar symptoms can manifest differently in children. A child could become depressed for a […] Read more
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