Category Archives: Teens

Childhood Mental Health Hospitalizations

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Laurie

Sadly, nearly one in 10 hospitalized children have a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition. Until recently there was not much information about what mental health conditions where fueling this statistic. However, new research shows that depression, bipolar disorder and … Continue reading →

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What is the correlation between sleep and depression?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is really very important. Though for some, no matter how hard they try, getting to bed and to sleep early just doesn’t happen. And you know they pay for it. But until recently, … Continue reading →

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The Mysteries of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Laurie

The more we learn the more we discover we don’t know. What I believe is clear to us today is that there is no one thing that ’causes’ autism.  New research finds a link between exposure to air pollution and the incidence of … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week 3/18/14

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laurie

Remember, you don’t have to do anything. You can choose to do whatever you think is important enough to warrant your efforts. Don’t lament your responsibilities as burdensome and unavoidable. Think of the positive effects of your actions – the … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 3.10.14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Laurie

Of course, your eyes, ears, and brain tell you a lot about a person. And when you know a lot about a person it is easy to begin to make assumptions. But the view from the outside of a person … Continue reading →

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“Work Skills” is a recurrent theme for Ms. Grandin

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Laurie

Bambi and I have been lucky enough to hear Temple Grandin speak here at the University of Nevada, Reno on two separate occasions. Most recently she emphasized how important it is, if at all possible, for those on the spectrum … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders Worldwide

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Laurie

Many people have misconceptions about eating disorders, even in Malasya, as this article in the MalasianDigest.com points out. Eating disorders can take many forms and can be life threatening. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder … Continue reading →

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Cause and Affect?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Laurie

More interesting research this time find a link between ‘energy drinks’ and mental health/addiction issues in teens. The study does say that they are not sure what the link is. I would propose that the link is actually the reverse – … Continue reading →

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When Healthy Becomes Obsession

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Laurie

I don’t think a day goes by that we don’t hear about some aspect of eating healthy. Whether it is to list the benefits of a Gluten Free diet or to point out the dangers of GMO’s, the media is … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 3.3.14

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Laurie

Don’t dwell on unwinnable conflicts Move on. The problems you spend your time and energy on should be both important and improvable. Otherwise, you are better off moving on to things you can change. There are so many things going … Continue reading →

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