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.
My 6-year-old daughter screams, tantrums and hits us, especially when things do not go her way.
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.
Summer is here and school is out! Here are some tips to help you support your child’s mental health during the summer break.
Temper tantrums that may be cause for concern are more likely to happen without a clear trigger or “out of the blue.”