Suicidal ideation (thoughts about dying or suicide) is more common in children and adolescents than many parents realize. These thoughts can occur in young people with mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, but they can also emerge in those without any clear mental health diagnosis. For some, suicidal ideation is fleeting—a reflection of intense stress or emotional pain in the moment. For others, it can persist and, in a smaller number of cases, lead to suicide attempts READ MORE
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UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Anxiety is a natural part of life and, in small doses, is helpful. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and persistent, it can significantly impact a child or adolescent’s well-being and daily functioning. As a parent, being aware of the various types of anxiety disorders and their developmental risk factors is crucial in recognizing and supporting your child’s mental health. Separation Anxiety Disorder Commonly observed in younger children, separation anxiety involves intense fear or worry about being away from familiar surroundings, READ MORE
PERFECTIONISM: SIGNS, RISKS, & STRATEGIES TO COPE
“I’m not a perfectionist. If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood We can all agree that issues like depression or anxiety are problematic. But perfection is trickier—mainly because so many people seem to achieve it all around us every day. If you’re like most people, you spend hours each day scrolling through curated snapshots of people’s most perfectly curated moments. It makes you wonder: perfectionist tendencies can’t really be so terrible for you, READ MORE
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