The majority of people in this country have some sort of social media account. Initially, social media was developed for individuals to stay in touch and interact with friends. Then it became a community for many where people began making connections with others based on interests and locations. Additionally, businesses began using social media as...
Transition from At-Home to In-Person Learning: A Guide for Parents
Back-to-school season has always been stressful for a number of reasons. This upcoming school year presents new challenges for children embarking upon this journey. Mask mandates, social distancing, and temperature checks were all distant when learning at home, but now children are facing this new normal on their own when they go to school. How...
Stress Post Pandemic and Returning to Normal
As humans, we tend to experience stress often in our daily lives. Oftentimes, we tend to cope well with small daily stressors. However, certain unexpected situations may cause our stress levels to skyrocket. The pandemic was an unexpected crisis that we experienced together as a nation. Many individuals experienced significant stress related to their health,...
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...
What Are the Reasons for Family Therapy?
People often wonder “What are the reasons for Family Therapy?” Individuals typically seek out family therapy services in order to resolve ongoing conflict and improve communication between family members. During times of increased stress, conflict between individuals often increases, causing tension within the family unit. A common reason for family therapy is to focus on structural changes within a...