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Social media use linked to rising attention problems in teens a new study finds
Torkel Klingburg, Cogmed’s inventor and Chief Science Officer led a longitudinal study over four years with over 8,000 children that put a spotlight on how screen use shapes attention. After following children from age 10 to 14 they discovered higher social media use – not gaming or overall screen time – is linked to rising …
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Winter Newsletter ☃️ The Quiet Power of Self-Concept
The Quiet Power of Self-Concept
Fall Newsletter “The Influence of Birth Order”
The Influence of Birth Order
Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, September 6-12 is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Here are some common risk factors NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has found on suicide: If you notice a friend, family member, or peer experiencing suicidal ideation or thoughts, it is important …
Nest is empty
Hoping everyone has a smooth move into a new school year. I’ve had my daughter recently graduate and now my son is off to college for the first time. If you have a student or someone close to you who is away at college the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a guide. Starting …
Summertime Healthy Tech Habits
The middle of a hot summer is the perfect time to address ours and our children’s screen habits. It’s easy when the weather outside creeps toward triple digits, kids get bored, parents get tired and activities or vacations slow to increasingly rely on screens. Writing for Behavioral Health News, Temitope Fabayo discusses digital well-being, the …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949 during the month of May we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is to raise public awareness about mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and encourage people to get help when needed. This year the theme is “In Every Story, There’s Strength led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This highlights …
Spring 🌸 Newsletter
Spring 🌸 Newsletter “It’s Time We Understand ADHD”
“Blue Monday”
The third Monday in January has been nominated as the saddest day of the year. The holidays are over, the Christmas bills are due, it’s freezing cold with a lack of sunlight and outdoor activity for many people. All kidding aside, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression are serious mental health threats this time of year. …