Mood Archives

Helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges

December 16, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Friendships, Mood, Parenting, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

Here are some tips for helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges and knowing when to bring in outside help.

How to talk to your child about mental health

February 26, 2019/in 13-18 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Fitness, Mood, Parenting, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

As a parent, it can be challenging to find the right words to have a tough conversation with your kids, but there are a few tips that can help you both feel comfortable.

Dealing with meltdowns

September 12, 2018/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Discipline, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Mood, Parenting, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey provides advice on dealing with meltdowns.

Thirteen Reasons Why: Talking to your teen about sexual assault

June 8, 2018/in 13-18 years, Abuse, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Mood, Online, Right Feature, Safety, Self-Esteem, Stress and Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Technology/by Rise and Shine

The best way for teens to report unwanted sexual contact is to identify a trusted adult and just tell them the truth and the facts of what happened.

Teen writes help in reference to the state of her mental health and suicide

What you need to know about teen suicide and “13 Reasons Why”

May 22, 2018/in 13-18 years, Abuse, Bullying, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Learning and School, Mood, Right Feature, Safety, Self-Esteem, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide, Technology/by Rise and Shine

The hit Netflix show has prompted conversations about suicide and other difficult issues experienced by teens, but it has also raised red flags in the mental health community.