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The tragic and shocking death of beloved comic and actor Robin Williams has slammed us with mental health media attention. If a man such as Robin Williams could quietly suffer so desperately with Depression and addiction we should be more vigilant and aware; encouraging and affirming those who need treatment. Mental health awareness needs to stay on the societal …
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Warning signs of suicide and free resources for help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Do not let your kids see this! Researchers found that in a group of 60 to 89 year olds playing video games improved depression and cognitive functions better than antidepressants. I wouldn’t worry too much. The researchers say the effect is likely limited to older adults because depression is only linked to executive functioning in …
If so, you probably should be worried. A new study led by psychology professor Joseph Allen at the University of Virginia followed cool kids for a decade. In short, these “pseudomature” kids didn’t turn out okay according to Dr. Allen. Not only did their social status take a nose dive but they started struggling …
Thanks for everyone’s understanding as I took some time off for a trip to Colorado.
The CDC calls it a public health epidemic. New research suggests that insufficient sleep is more problematic than most realize. Lack of sleep can cause irreversible health and brain damages. We are aware of the importance of sleep for mood and cognitive functioning. However, serious health problems are being linked to sleep deprivation. Experts …
As our schools move ever so closer toward total technology are we actually handicapping students? Recent research suggests handwriting is critical for a child’s educational development. Children learn to read more quickly when they learn to write by hand and can generate ideas and retain information better. The cognitive processing involved in writing by hand is …
I know kids are anxious for school to be out. Hoping parents get some much needed rest and relaxation as well! Summer Newsletter
We all want to raise healthy, self-confident, well-rounded girls. But the tight grip that the princess culture has on our daughters is scary as they move into adolescence and adulthood. Peggy Orenstein has written extensively on this topic. She offers some suggestions for navigating this culture in an interview with PBS. Expose and engross your …
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