Hurricane Irma caused significant physical damage and disruptions throughout the Caribbean and the state of Florida. The storm preparations caused many to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and feeling on edge; however, the emotional impact post these types of natural disasters are often ignored. Additionally, significant emotional arousal throughout the preparations and post-hurricane disruptions, can increase...
Preparing your Children for the Hurricane
Natural disasters, including hurricanes, could be very scary for children, as they may see frightening images on the news or overhear conversations that may increase their fears. It is common for many children to worry excessively as they see everyone around them preparing for the hurricane and discussing whether they have enough food, water, or...
Beginning of The School Year
Parents throughout the county are starting to prepare for the first day of school, which is less than a week away for many! Most children have not followed a consistent routine since the last day of school back in June. Now that school is about to begin, it is likely that most children will complain...
Family Vacations
Summer is usually an exciting time for children, as they enjoy being out of school and spending more time participating in fun activities. Many parents take advantage of their children’s summer vacation to plan family trips, which provides a time for all family members to spend quality time with each other. However, family vacations could...
Children with Anxiety
Anxiety related disorders are one of the most prevalent psychiatric problems that affect children and unfortunately many of these children do not receive the help that they need. According to research by the National Institute of Health, prevalence rates of childhood anxiety disorders are greater than 10% and are predictive of anxiety disorders in adulthood. In...
Substance Abuse and Adolescents
Substances could play a huge role in an adolescent’s life. Some adolescents may show no interest in using any sort of substance, while some begin using substances at a very young age. Drug use and the use of alcohol could affect an adolescent’s achievement in school, relationships with peers and family, and employment. Dangerous factors...