Depression Archives

COVID and suicidal thoughts in children and teens

December 2, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

Now more than ever it is important to know the suicide warning signs and to feel comfortable talking about suicide and safety with your child.

Depression warning signs: A parent’s guide

September 17, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

As a parent, you can pay attention to mood changes in your child by looking for some of the depression warning signs below.

Checking in with my kids: A parent’s guide

September 2, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Stress that builds up over time can start to get in the way of how your child is doing day to day.

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, Emotional well being, 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, Emotional well being, 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.