You might be seeing a therapist for anxiety. You might also be taking medication from your primary care doctor for the same anxiety. And those two providers may never speak to each other. This is more common than you might expect. Mental health care and medical care often operate in parallel, but rarely in partnership. […]
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For many of us, mental health medication is a complicated topic. In many of our communities, taking a pill for your emotional wellness is seen as a weakness. You might hear people say, ‘Just pray on it,’ or ‘You don’t need that stuff, it’ll change you.’ These voices can make you feel ashamed. They can
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You’ve been running on empty for a while now. Work tasks feel heavier than they used to. Even simple things at home seem harder to start. You might wonder if you’re just burned out from stress or if something deeper is happening. Burnout and depression can feel similar, but they’re not the same. Knowing the
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At school, your child may appear focused, cooperative, and earn praise for their good behavior. But at home, you might see a very different side: meltdowns, defiance, or withdrawal. This contrast in child behavior at school and home can leave parents confused, concerned, and even frustrated. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind these
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The slammed doors. The explosive anger over something small. The constant calls from school about their lack of focus. When you’re dealing with a child’s challenging behavior, it’s easy to feel frustrated, exhausted, and at your wits’ end. You might even think it’s defiance, a “difficult phase,” or a lack of discipline. But what if
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Knowing your child is struggling is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. The desire to take away their pain is immense. But knowing what to do next, how to find the right course, what to say, what not to say… It’s overwhelming. The world of child mental health care is like a
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When a young child is separated from a parent or caregiver, the pain runs deep. It brings confusion, fear, and a sudden loss of safety. This kind of trauma can shape how they see the world and how they learn to trust others. If you’re caring for a child in foster care, you’ve likely seen
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