Category: Mental Health
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Our Teens Need Our Help
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The statistics are frightening. ‘Suicide rates for 15- to 19-year-olds and those between 20 and 24 are at their highest level since 2000, a new study reports.’ This comes from a US New & World Report article that rates increased 10% from 2014 to 2017. In fact, teen suicide rates are higher than any other…
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Long Term Impact of Common ADHD Medications
I have not posted anything in a long time, but I feel it is important to share some information with you. This morning in our local paper (RGJ), author John Rosemond has an article talking about the risks posed by some of the more common ADHD medications. The article is troubling and certainly could cause…
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Equine Therapy Reaches Across Generations
The work we do with horses offers so many benefits. Whether it is with children, teens, adults or seniors, horse can make a difference. In this Horse & Rider article, some of the benefits for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as for their caregivers is explored. We know that there are both physical…
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Does My Child Have Inattentive ADHD
He just can’t seem to focus….Her bedroom is such a disaster. She can never find anything…How could you forget your homework? Sound familiar? Sometimes we just can’t get a handle on what is going on with our kids. No matter what we do, we can’t seem to get them to change these problem behaviors. The…
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The Importance of Doing Less
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I was thinking about this all night and was eager to get this written this morning. Often we race through our days, herding our children from one activity/event to another. Sports, music lessons, amusement parks and so much more. And of course there is always heavy emphasis on doing well in school. Sadly, our kids…
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ADHD…Why Horses?
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Kids and teens with ADHD can struggle in so many areas. They often need constant supervision to accomplish the simplest daily tasks. They are disorganized and struggle to remember what they are supposed to do next. They lack focus and can be impulsive. And sadly, their peers and adults can lose patience with them, leading…
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How Work With Horses Helps Those With ADHD
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Our kids can struggle. They have a hard time in school. They have a hard time at home and they have a hard time with relationships. We have to keep after them to get even simple daily tasks done. They feel overwhelmed. We feel overwhelmed. Everyone can lose unless we come up with strategies that…