Category Archives: Mental Health

Eating Disorders and Impulsivity

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Laurie

For some people the saying ‘No one can eat just one’ is more true than for others. And we all wonder why. A new study suggests this failure of self-control is a form of impulsive behavior that is a result of … Continue reading →

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The link between lack of sleep and depression

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Laurie

I don’t know about you, but I really do need at least 7 hours of sleep a night and all the research shows that kids and teens actually need 8 or more. I know this can be challenging. Kids are … Continue reading →

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When our weight defines our lives

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laurie

Our lives can be so very complicated. From the time we are a small child all the way till the day we die, there are people who judge us on everything from the way we wear our hair to the … Continue reading →

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PTSD or ADHD?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laurie

I know have posted about this before, but it is fascinating to me that even researchers may not see the link between PTSD and ADHD symptoms. This new study in referenced in ScienceDaily, talks about how children with ADHD “face challenges such … Continue reading →

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How do we know if our children are being bullied?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Laurie

Bullying has become an all to common problem. Oh I know, lots of you will say it has always been around, but I truly believe that it has gone to a whole new level. We work so hard to help … Continue reading →

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ADHD not simply a ‘childhood’ issue

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Laurie

When we think of ADHD we most often think of screaming kids running around driving the adults to the edge of distraction. The fact is that adults can suffer from this issue as well. As adults we might call it … Continue reading →

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How Domestic Violence Damages Children

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

Our children are both resilient and fragile. We are often amazed at how well they bounce back from things, but may not realize the long-term emotional damage they suffer. There is new research that even when domestic violence witnessed by children can … Continue reading →

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Healing with Horses

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

More and more we discover that work with horses can play a powerful role in healing, physically, mentally and emotionally. This article out of Amarillo TX, shares how horses are helping families recover from domestic violence. In our work we … Continue reading →

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The face of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Laurie

I think a lot of people probably have misconceptions about mental health issues and  Bipolar Disorder is no exception. In this moving and very personal article a mother shares her experiences with her son and his struggle with Bipolar Disorder. Be … Continue reading →

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Horses continue to help people with learning, growth and change

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

There have been a lot of stories in the news lately of different programs working with horses to help people dealing with a variety of issues. This particular article, talks about research that a professor, at North Dakota State University, … Continue reading →

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