Tag: Behavioral Health

A Black mother and son sit at a desk doing schoolwork and smiling.

A Black mother and son sit at a desk doing schoolwork and smiling.

Ways to Help Your Kids Transition Back to School for In-Person Learning

After virtual classes, video lessons and hybrid learning, here’s how to help kids transition to in-person learning.

Feel Summertime Sadness? You’re Not Alone

Young beautiful woman sitting on the pier enjoying sunset with copy space

Young beautiful woman sitting on the pier enjoying sunset with copy space

Do you find yourself feeling blue during the summer? You may have summer seasonal affective disorder. Here are the signs—and what to do about it.

Tommy Allen

Pandemic, Pet’s Death Opens Floodgate of Emotional Pain

Grief from losing his dog tapped into pain LGBTQ+ activist Tommy Allen had experienced for decades. Exacerbated by the pandemic, this trauma led to depression.

Parents: It’s OK To Take Time for Yourself

African young woman lying on sofa drinking coffee and reading an interesting book at home

African young woman lying on sofa drinking coffee and reading an interesting book at home

Neglecting self-care can have serious effects on both your health and your ability to be a good parent. Here's how to put yourself first sometimes.

A young woman is talking with a female friend about her problem in a cafe. The friend is supportive and understanding.

A young woman is talking with a female friend about her problem in a cafe. The friend is supportive and understanding.

A Simple Tool for Giving Mental Health First Aid

Would you know what to do if you came into contact with someone experiencing a mental health problem?

Modeling Healthy Stress Responses to Your Children

Teen son talking to his dad

Teen son talking to his dad

If you routinely feel stressed out, the way you react and respond to stressors can either help or hurt the way your children process their own emotions.

Two teenage boys sitting at a kitchen island while eating snacks. They are both looking at their phones while using social media.

Two teenage boys sitting at a kitchen island while eating snacks. They are both looking at their phones while using social media.

Why Too Much Time on Social Media Can Hurt Teens’ Mental Health

Teens text, share photos and scroll endlessly. But too much time on social media may be harmful to your children’s mental health.

Tips for Discussing Mental Health with Children and Teens

Son talking to his mom

Son talking to his mom

While starting a conversation about mental health with children and teens might seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be.

Senior man looking at prescription drugs

Senior man looking at prescription drugs

A Guide to National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Learn why and where to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs this Drug Take Back Day.

How to Spot Warning Signs of Stress, Anxiety in Children

Father consoles anxious kindergartener while they wear masks as he's dropping him off for first day of school,

Father consoles anxious kindergartener while they wear masks as he's dropping him off for first day of school,

Kids are facing new challenges, just like the rest of us. So, it’s important to be aware of how they may be affected. Here are tips to spot the warning signs.