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Young child deep in thought with intrusive thoughts - Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding & Overcoming Mental Intrusions

Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are & How You Can Ignore Them

Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we feel unable to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try […]

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Two children expressing pandemic-related stress - Understanding Pandemic Effects on Children’s Mental Health

Pandemic Effects on Children’s Mental Health

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of children across the globe. According to a study published in The Lancet, the pandemic has led to an increase in psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents. The study found that there was a 21% increase in the number of children who needed treatment

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Can I Treat My Addiction and Still Be a Good Parent to My Children?

Addiction & Children Many parents worry that they will not be able to be good parents if they have to go through addiction treatment. This is a valid concern, but it is important to remember that addiction is a disease. Just like any other disease, it requires treatment in order to get better. There are

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The Negative Effects of Gadgets on Children’s Mental Health

Gadgets and Children’s Mental Health Children are growing up in a world where gadgets are becoming increasingly common. While gadgets can have many positive effects on children’s lives, there is also a dark side to this technology. In this blog post, we will discuss the negative effects of gadgets on children’s mental health. We will

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How the Internet Affects Children’s Mental Health

The internet is a vast and ever-growing resource that offers children an abundance of opportunities for learning, exploration, and socializing. While the internet can be a positive force in children’s lives, there is also the potential for it to have negative effects on their mental health. In this blog post, we will discuss how the

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