What I wish I’d known about living with an anxiety disorder
To some extent, anxiety is an entirely logical response to being alive, and being a human among other humans. When I was diagnosed with generalised
Author: Lindsay South
Why a U.S. task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older
1. Why is the task force recommending young kids be screened? Nearly 80% of chronic mental health conditions emerge in childhood, and when help is eventually
Too much screen time linked to ADHD, aggression, anxiety in children
CALGARY, Alberta — Too much screen time increases the risk of behavioral problems in kids such as ADHD, aggression, anxiety and depression, according to new research.
ADHD and the COVID-19 pandemic
What are the unique challenges for individuals with ADHD? Although we have all been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, those with underlying mental health and
Kids can show anxiety symptoms early on. Here’s how to spot them
(CNN) — Your child doesn’t want to go to the playground to play with other kids. Or she doesn’t want to attend a friend’s birthday
How Can Childhood Trauma Affect Learning?
This article speaks to the important role teachers can play when they are trained in trauma information and SEL (social and emotional learning) practices. Trauma
It’s time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians’ task force recommends
An influential panel of experts says all kids ages eight to 18 should be screened regularly for anxiety. This draft recommendation by the United States Preventive
With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health
As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his seventh-grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it
Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers. In the largest study of
How to Fight Diet Culture: Stop Moralizing Food
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022 has just concluded on February 26. Reading this article is a great way to absorb the spirit of this week.