Category Archives: Mental Health

Stress Management Techniques for College Freshmen

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Paul Hench provides advice to help freshman control stress during the transition to college.

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10 Ways to Help Your Kids Stay Healthy

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Melissa Tamura writes about valuable habits to promote kids’ physical and mental health.

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4 Tips to Help Shy Kids at School

A little shy ... by Youssef Hanna

Shy kids can have trouble adjusting to Grade 1, but teachers can be helpful.

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Dentists Can Help Detect Early Signs of Eating Disorders

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A new study has uncovered an early sign of problem eating that is more easily detectable and visible to others.

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Does Ritalin Improve Academic Performance?

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If Ritalin helps your child focus in class, he or she should learn more. But are parents correct in this assumption?

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Anatomy of Mental Health (Episode 99)

Psychologists speak to Dr. Michael Cheng about anxiety, sensory processing problems, and mental health resources.

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Is Nature Art Preferred or Therapeutic For Kids?

Research over the years has consistently shown that, for adults in health care settings, displaying art can improve mood and reduce stress. In addition, the majority of adults have also been found to consistently prefer representational nature art over abstract images.  This phenomenon has been shown ...

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Have your kids witnessed bullying?

Researchers have found that bystanders may be invisible victims of bullying.

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Winter Blues, Part 3: How friendship and self-esteem affect SAD

The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Winter Blues, Part 2: How Seasonal Depression Differs From Depression

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Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder have many symptoms in common. Both can involve a loss of interest in activities, poor concentration, disturbance in appetite and sleep, and suicidal thinking. However, there are several distinctions. The most obvious is that S.A.D. comes and goes with the changing of ...

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