Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
By Krista Reed, LSCSW Children experiencing any illness, either physical or mental, can be a painful challenge for a family....
How I Stay Above Water
By Cassandra Kolstad At the peak of my depression, I turned to Google to help me out of sheer desperation....
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
By Lexie Manion You’ve likely heard someone say that “children are resilient.” Historically, parenting and child psychology books have touted...
How I Cope with Agoraphobia
By Erica Camp Agoraphobia was one of my first diagnoses. As a child, I didn’t know what this word meant....
How Music Shaped My Mental Health Journey
By Karl Shallowhorn I began my mental health journey 40 years ago, when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I....
How to Cope with Insensitive Comments about Your Mental Health
By Gina Cross I know I am not the only person who has spoken about mental health symptoms only to...
Sending My Daughter to College, Mental Health Challenges and All
By Denise Mueller Sending a child off to college is not easy for any parent. But when your child has...
Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health
By Dr. Christine Crawford How Do I Start The Conversation About Mental Health With My Child? We all know that...
The Power and Value of Insight
By Sarah Ryan Anosognosia, the psychological term for a “lack of insight,” manifests in an inability to understand that you...
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
By Meghna Prakash If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or...