A mental health lifeline beginning July 16th!
Finally, after years of lobbying, beginning July 16th, a lifeline for mental health emergencies.
Jun 23rd, 2022
Finally, after years of lobbying, beginning July 16th, a lifeline for mental health emergencies.
Self-efficacy is a psychological concept that refers to your thoughts and perceptions about your ability to perform the actions needed to reach a specific goal. In simpler terms, self-efficacy is your belief that you can succeed in a particular situation.
In your preschooler or young school-age child, early warning signs of a learning or attention problem that you can look for include.....
Early assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities leads to better prognosis and a reduced risk of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress.
There are simple environmental changes you can make today to support your mental health.
If we have a “growth mindset,” we enjoy challenges, despite the risk, because we value learning. Because we’re always trying new things, we often don’t know what we’re doing. Still, those of us with a growth mindset often build new skills more easily...
As much as I love this phrase, I am also mindful of how hard it is for children and teens to contemplate the idea of just being who they are. Heck, it is even hard for adults! Being your authentic self can feel risky in our screen-obsessed world.
The benefits of nature on well-being have been well-documented in the science based literature, as well as in various cultures. As psychologists, we know that time spend in nature boosts positive emotions, connectivity, gratitude and kindness.
When you harness the power of positivity, it's amazing the impact it has on your life. It can reduce stress and make every moment worth experiencing. By thinking positive, you just can't help but be optimistic, even when everyone around you is not.