Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• Physical Manifestations of Child Anxiety
  Anxiety is, of course, a natural part of life. Everyone experiences anxiety at times, and anxiety is often healthy – being anxious tells you to leave a dangerous situation. But sometimes children (and adults) can develop anxiety that doesn’t go away after a short period of time and may be generalized or specific. Anxiety has […]
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• Parenting Everybody: Anxious Kids and Their Siblings
  “We need to get in the car. It is time for school.” “Mom, I don’t feel good. I don’t want to go.” “Jordan, You can’t miss another day of school. Go.” “Please no, I think I am sick. Just take Alex.” “You are fine. You don’t have a fever. You are making yourself sick.” “Mom, […]
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• Disorders Associated with Anxiety: Eating Disorders
  There is a very real possibility of your child suffering from another psychiatric disorder in addition to her childhood anxiety disorder. With it being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week this week, it seems fitting to discuss the likelihood that your child may be experiencing signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in addition to her […]
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• How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work for Anxiety?
  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been dubbed the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders, for both children and adults. Let’s look at the reasons why, and also discuss how CBT works for anxiety. Let’s start with the basics of CBT. The CBT model suggests that dysfunctional cognitions (thoughts) are causally linked to emotional distress, and that […]
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