Stress and Anxiety Archives

Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

December 22, 2021/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, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.

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.

Anxiety and depression related to epilepsy in children

November 22, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Neurological, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Reports show that rates of anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are significantly higher in epilepsy populations when compared to general populations.

Food allergy-related bullying

October 12, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Bullying, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Emotions and Behavior, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

If your child tells you about food allergy-related bullying, tell them that you believe them and will support them to address what is happening.

Addressing school-related anxiety in children

August 25, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and school, Learning and School, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

As children and teens head back to school, they may be anxious for several reasons, from social stressors to a fear of bullying.