Understanding Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Depression is not just about feeling sad most of the time. It’s much more than that. Depression affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Some of the signs that someone is experiencing depression...

Understanding Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Depression is not just about feeling sad most of the time. It’s much more than that. Depression affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Some of the signs that someone is experiencing depression...
Recognizing and Preventing Suicidal Thoughts in Children: A Parent's Guide As a parent, it is crucial to be vigilant and attentive to our children's mental health. Suicidal thoughts and tendencies can affect children of any age, gender, and socioeconomic background,...
Signs a person is contemplating suicide Suicide remains a complex and sensitive subject for many people. Talking about the subject openly and educating ourselves regarding the warning signs can help save lives. There is no single cause for suicide. Conditions such as...
The State of Tennessee through the Building Strong Brains TN program has been making concerted efforts to promote practices for children, youth, and young adults by utilizing the latest brain science to prevent and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences...
How Parents Can Help Their Children Thrive in College Entering or returning to college is an exciting and transformative time in a young adult's life. However, it can also be accompanied by feelings of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. As parents, your role in...
Tools to Help Your Child Thrive Back to school anxiety can become a common companion as students prepare to return to school. Transitioning back to school can be overwhelming due to academic pressures, social challenges, and other responsibilities. However, there are...
Transitioning back-to-school As summer break comes to an end, it’s time for children to transition back-to-school. This period of change can be challenging for both children and parents, as they need to shift from the relaxed schedule of vacation to the structured...
There are over one million mental health professionals as of 2021, with no stop of growth in the field in sight. With the rise and then aftermath of the pandemic, people are seeking out therapeutic resources more than ever. This leads to higher caseloads and potential...
EMDR is the popular acronym for the treatment modality called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Francine Shapiro developed it over 40 years ago and was originally created to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR is an evidence-based...
One of the most common questions that parents have concerning their children is “How do I set boundaries with my child without taking away their independence?” Our children are little humans with big emotions, thoughts, ideas, as well as wants and needs. As parents,...