Art therapy for kids is a clinical mental health service that utilizes creative expression—such as drawing or painting—guided by a credentialed art therapist to help children cope, communicate and heal. Especially helpful when words are hard, it can reduce anxiety, improve mood and build emotional regulation—making it valuable for kids facing stress, trauma or medical challenges.
Many new moms experience anxiety and depression after birth. Learn more about perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) and how to get help.
Here is a guide on risk and protective factors, how to talk about suicide with your child and what to do if they are having suicidal thoughts.
Each year, more than 1 million children and adolescents suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues, a subtype of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.
Are you on a waiting list to receive mental health therapy services for your child? Here are four ways to support your child while you wait.