“We’ve got a lot more children now who are school refusers with anxiety, who have tried self-harming. The numbers are rising quite quickly,” said a mental health lead at a rural secondary school. “I have people coming to me to say, ‘This person is not feeling their best; this ...
I was never a perfect parent, suffered with depression & anxiety related to PTSD. And I also knew enough to be as transparent as possible with them, admitted I didn’t always do things right – gave them tools and resources to get help, if they needed it. I defined my disassociations ...
Pregnant women in areas with little to no maternity providers face obstacles to safe and healthy deliveries. Here’s what you can do. Tina DonvitoDec. 10, 2024 10 Questions to Ask Your OB Your first prenatal visit can be overwhelming. Here are the key things to discuss. ...
Egbert thinks this may be her field’s moment to shine. “Most people have heard of ergonomics but think it’s just at work. But it’s at home too, working, sitting on the couch, everywhere,” she says. “If you are uncomfortable watching TV, you would make changes, and the same s...
In addition, Elizabeth Bechard, senior policy analyst at the advocacy group Moms Clean Air Force, suggests parents and caregivers start by seeking emotional support for their own climate anxiety or feelings of grief. “We often give parents advice or have expectations of how parents should be hand...
The severe acute respiratory syndrome and middle-east respiratory syndrome epidemics have both previously demonstrated increases in psychiatric comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and suicidality [30,31,32]. During the initial onset of COVID-19, 25% of college students experienced ...
Getting items ready the night before and having them by the door can ease the process on the morning of test day and alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety, Fay says. Items that experts recommend bringing are water, snacks with protein or a little bit of sugar, several No. 2 ...
ReadPARENTING ADULT CHILDREN CAN BE AGONY. Also,MY ADULT CHILDREN CUT ME OUT OF THEIR LIFE. Let’s Have a Conversation: Do you still find it hard to let go of your adult children? Or, do you still worry about them and take care of them more than you think you should? Please join ...
"More than anything, I'm worried that I'm not supportive enough as my kids are dealing with heightened anxiety over the whole thing," she says. "I'm just trying to come to terms with it. I'm usually the mom with all the answers, but here I have none." ...
“There is a lot of political unrest in the U.S.,” she says, “and I was looking for a peaceful place where I could relax and release the anxiety in my body. Thankfully, I’ve found that in Costa Rica.” High on a rainforested hillside overlooking pristine Lake Arenal and its ma...