Grief During the Holidays With the holidays here, it is a time that is meant for excitement and joy. However, for those who have lost a loved one, the holidays could be filled with many different emotions. Like that song says, “It’s just a different kind of Christmas...
Seasonal Depression The transition from warmer weather to colder weather happens every year. We change out our wardrobes from summer to winter, make sure our homes are ready for colder weather, and even cook cold-weather recipes such as soup. During this change, we...
Breast Cancer and Mental Health Imagine receiving the news that you have breast cancer. A breast cancer diagnosis for women, and also men, can be devastating as it not only affects their physical health but also their mental health. Breast cancer and mental health...
Talking to your Teen About Suicide When it comes to your teenage children, there are many topics that you as a parent feel are necessary to teach them in order for them to remain happy, and healthy and set them up for a promising future. Among those topics should...
Technology has come a long way in the last 50 years. So much so that video games today look almost nothing like the games you or your parents may remember. The days of blowing on cartridges and 2-D graphics are virtually nonexistent. Today, you can expect to see...
Social media is an ever-changing online landscape that has some pretty significant influence on mental health. And it’s up to us as individuals, parents and scholars to understand that with good come bad, and vice versa. One great example of this is TikTok, a social...
