Episode 78 “Gun Violence & Mental Health”
It seems like whenever a mass shooting occurs, mental health or illness makes its way into the conversation. Why? Because mental illness is
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mental illness
Episode 76 “The Bad Stuff & Anxiety” ft. Maia James
A major source of anxiety for many people, kids and adults included, is the constant worrying about all of the bad stuff that
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Episode 49 “Eye Contact Is Important”
Eye contact is one of the most important things for humans to learn and practice. Why? Well to start, eyes are designed to
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Episode 44 “What’s Your Struggle”
The end of summer is upon us and that can lead to changes in routine and increases in stress, especially if you are
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Suicide: It Can Happen to Your Kids
September is back to school and maybe coincidentally, suicide awareness month. I don’t just say that off the cuff, the incidences of suicide
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What’s Your Struggle? Be Inspired By Others.
Some days feel harder than others. Some days the rain keeps pouring down and feels like it never will end. But this is
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Guns or Mental Health? New study looks at which leads to more gun violence.
As as a human being and also a parent, every time I hear about these mass shootings I cringe. Walmarts, restaurants, bars, festivals,
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Mental Health Days Off for Students- A good idea, or too sensitive?
There has been a lot of news around a bill recently passed in the state of Oregon that would allow students to take
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More Evidence Pets Benefit Mental Health
On Episode 12 of my podcast I discussed ways that having a pet can positively affect our mental health. While I don’t have
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Episode 39 “Screen Time Strategies”
A kid’s health and mental health can be negatively affected by too much screen time during development. Research shows that kids who grow
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