Do you ever have those thoughts that pop into your head and make you feel really uncomfortable? Thoughts that make you worry about things that may or may not happen? If so, you’re not alone. These thoughts are known as intrusive thoughts, and they can be really tough to deal with. In this blog post, […]
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In the first year of the pandemic, the “global prevalence of anxiety increased by a massive 25%,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This increase includes children. Anxiety can come in many forms, is different for everyone and its triggers vary widely which can make it difficult to work through, especially in children. In
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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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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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Trauma can have a devastating effect on a child’s mental health, causing a range of emotional and behavioral problems that can lead to long-term mental health issues. Some of the most common effects of trauma on children include: Feelings of anger and aggression – Children who are exposed to trauma often struggle with intense feelings
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Parents & Mental Health Mental health is something that we all have. It is how we think, feel, and behave. It can be good or bad. Everyone has mental health. Just like physical health, mental health can be good or bad. And just like physical health, mental health needs to be taken care of. Mental
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What Actually Causes ADHD? ADHD mostly results from factors involving a number of genes related to dopamine transmission. It is so heritable that about a quarter to a half of immediate family members (parents, children, siblings) also have ADHD. Relatives in older generations are extremely unlikely to have received an official diagnosis, but there are
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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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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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