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Crisis and mental health resources for families during the coronavirus pandemic

June 4, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety, Trauma /by Rise and Shine

Our team has compiled a variety of crisis and mental health resources to help you and your family through this difficult time.

mother comforting crying teenage daughter

Helping kids deal with disappointment

March 24, 2020/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

There are some good approaches to take, and some to avoid, that can help us emerge from this with more skills to deal with life’s disappointments as they come.

What is the correlation between weight and mental health?

February 4, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Eating and Nutrition, Emotions and Behavior, Healthy Eating, Self-Esteem /by Rise and Shine

Like other parts of the body, the brain can be affected negatively by excess weight.

Dealing with depression and survivor’s guilt after tragedy

March 29, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature, Suicide, Trauma /by Rise and Shine

Survivors of mass tragedies are often more prone to depression and suicidal thoughts because of survivor’s guilt.

Is it anxiety or acting out?

September 26, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.