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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Some very helpful tips on traveling with kids
For many families travel time, even just from home to school, can be truamatic. When kids have transitioning issue to begin with and then add in some of the sensory issues created by the noise and visual overload that car … Continue reading
The baby blues
There are many things that can trigger depression. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a job. And surprisingly, the birth of a baby or maybe a combination of things. For many people, the sadness and grief passes … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health
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The challenges of ADHD
I was happy to see this article that gives some very real and helpful tips for helping kids/teens to deal with ADHD. From eating right to getting plenty of sleep there are many factors that can make life either easier … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Children's issues, Mental Health
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Do they laugh to hide their tears and fears?
I have to say that I have personal experience with this. Many years ago I lived with a man who was one of the funniest people I had ever met. He was also one of the unhappiest. Daily life was … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, Other challenges
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The value of Equine Therapy for Vets
The men and women who serve our country are our greatest heroes. They leave family and friends and put their lives on the line so that we can live our lives in safety and freedom. Yet, when they come back … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health, PTSD
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‘Mindfulness’ and everyday living
In our rush, rush, busy, multi-tasking lives, it is easy to get caught up in what you will be doing next “gotta remember to pick up the dry cleaning. The dog is due for shots. What will we have for … Continue reading
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When does ‘collecting’ become ‘hoarding’?
The Mayo Clinic has explored this question with some very interesting insights. Among the facts that they share is about 75 percent of the time, hoarding occurs in conjunction with other mental issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol dependence, … Continue reading
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Study sheds light on Autism
If you live or work with kids or teens on the autism spectrum, you may deal with the fact that communication issues and may find it difficult to bond with others. This new study conducted at Vanderbilt University and presented in The … Continue reading
Body Image and Depression
Our society has created a very unhealthy, even deadly image of what we should look like. This new study explores the connection between male self image and depression. Sadly, the findings indicate that boys and men suffer from our society’s … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens
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