Mental Health

As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s mental health. Did you know that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 4-16 has a probable diagnosable mental health challenge? That’s a lot of kids! But the good news is that you can help. The Role of Parents in Helping Children with Anxiety...

Introduction Stress is an inevitable part of life, and it can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to take time to relax and reduce stress. Fortunately, there are many simple and effective techniques you can use to unwind and calm your mind....

Are you depressed? Here are some of the signs of depression to look for—and how they can vary according to your age, gender, and other factors.  What is depression?  Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go...

An average IQ score is between 85 and 115. 68% of IQ scores fall within one standard deviation of the mean. That means that the majority of people have an IQ score between 85 and 115.  A Breakdown of IQ Scores  The average score on an IQ test is 100. These labels are often given...

Arts and crafts can be a fun way to improve mental health and encourage self-expression.  Arts and crafts have been an important part of society for thousands of years.  Simple early etches on cave walls eventually evolved into masterwork paintings and the artistic functional decor found in many homes today.  The benefits of arts and...

Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy—no matter the name it’s known by, mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. Therapy can help improve symptoms of many mental health conditions. In therapy, people also learn to cope with symptoms that may not respond to...

Introduction Physical activity can improve your mental wellbeing. Being physically active means moving your body and working your muscles: for example, by walking, running, dancing, swimming, doing yoga or gardening. Physical activity is not only good for your body, it’s also great for your mind Being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you...

By Fiona Abou Abdou Working memory is a brain function that is essential for long-term memory and learning. While thoughts that each individual’s working memory capacity was innate, research in cognitive science and psychology shows that we can actually work this memory to be better and faster. What is working memory? According to Alan Baddeley,...

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of tantrums, meltdowns and freak-outs. Emotional regulation is a skill we all have to learn, and some kids take longer to master self-control than others. But how do you know when your child’s aggressive or violent behavior is not just part of their learning...

Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a mental disorder. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health. However, this link also works in the other direction. Factors in...

The most common types of mental illness are as follows: According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness. People with these conditions have severe fear or anxiety, which relates to certain objects or situations. Most people with an anxiety disorder will try to avoid...